Xtapothokeftethes (Octopus Croquettes)

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~ Ingredients: ~ 1 octopus about 1 kilo ~ 1 bunch of dill finely chopped ~ 1/2 a bunch of parsley finely chopped ~ 1 clove of garlic minced or grated ~ 1 leek finely chopped ~ 2 onions grated ~ 1 cup of breadcrumbs ~ 1 1/2 cup of flour ~ 3 eggs ~ Salt and pepper to taste ~ Oil for frying

 

~ Defrost the octopus (if frozen) and wash well under plenty of running water. ~ After washing, cut the octopus in small pieces. ~ Put the octopus pieces through a meat grinder or a blender. ~ Place the grinded octopus in a large bowl. ~ Add the dill, parsley, garlic, leek, onions, eggs, breadcrumbs and salt and pepper to taste. ~ Knead all ingredients by hand until the mixture becomes homogeneous. ~ Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to rest for about 1 hour. ~ Xtapothokeftethes (Octopus Croquettes) can be prepared ahead of time of frying if you want and shape them any way you wish. ~ If are not prepared ahead of time, remove the bowl with the mixture from the fridge and knead once more. ~ Place the flour in a flat plate and spread it. ~ Prepare the Octopus Croquettes and pass them through the flour and flour all over. ~ Heat up enough oil in a frying pan and fry a few at a time from all sides until they are lightly brown. ~ Take them out of the frying pan and place them on a kitchen paper towel to drain any excess oil. ~ Optionally they are also served with red sauce ~ Xtapothokeftethes (Octopus Croquettes) are usually served hot as a side dish, main dish with Greek Salad or as a Greek Hot Appetizer (Mezes). ~ Good luck and bon appétit.