Xtapothokeftethes Parou (Octopus Croquettes from Paros)

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~ Ingredients: ~ 1 octopus about 1 kilo ~ 1 big onion blended ~ 1/4 cup of spearmint ~ 150gr of soft cheese grated (Choice) ~ 1 egg ~ Flour as long as it take ~ 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. ~ A few pieces at a time put the octopus in a blender and blend them until they are pulped (purified). ~ Empty the pulped octopus in a large enough bowl. ~ Add the blended onion, chopped spearmint, grated soft cheese, egg and salt and pepper to taste. ~ Knead all ingredients by hand until the mixture becomes homogeneous. ~ Add flour and knead continuously until the mixture begins to tighten. ~ Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to rest for about 2 hours. ~ Xtapothokeftethes Parou (Octopus Croquettes from Paros) 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. ~ Heat up enough oil in a frying pan and with the help of a tablespoon, take a spoonful of the mixture and place it in the hot oil. ~ Make a few at a time and keep them apart from each other and fry them from all sides until they are brown. ~ Take them out of the frying pan and place them on a kitchen paper towel to drain any excess oil. ~ Xtapothokeftethes Parou (Octopus Croquettes from Paros) are served hot as a side dish, with Greek Salad or as a Greek Hot Appetizer (Mezes). ~ Good luck and bon appétit.