Greek Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 lb zucchini 
• 1 medium onion, grated 
• 1 1/4 cups feta cheese, crumbled 
• 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs ) 
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 
• 3 medium size eggs 
• 1 cup sunflower oil 
• salt and pepper 

Directions

1. Grate the zucchini and put it in a colander. Sprinkle salt on top and leave it to drain for 1 hour. Rise with cold water.
2. Beat the eggs lightly and place in a mixing bowl then add the rest of the ingredients (except zucchini). 
3. Drain the zucchini well between the palms of your hands and add to the mixture; mix lightly. 
4. Put the oil in a frying pan and heat well. 
5. To make each fritter use a tablespoon to take a scoop from the mixture and with the aid of another spoon push it into the frying pan. 
6. Fry the fritters for a few minutes until they are nicely browned. Drain on towels on a plate.