Chickpea & Shrimp fried patties

This is based on a recipe from the Greek Island of Samos that matches up great with Yogurt & Tahini Sauce! Try them as appetizers or snacks with beer or white wine! You can soak and boil the chick peas or used canned ones. I like Organic canned ones that are preserved in soy water.

https://food52.com/recipes/18514-chickpea-shrimp-fried-patties

Ingredients

Patties

1 can or 300 grams (soaked & boiled) chick peas

3 medium onions

2 cloves of garlic

1 tablespoon sea salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon estragon

1 cup water

3 cups self rising flour (add more if needed)

1 cup chopped parsley

1 cup ouzo or mastic liqueur

12 pieces medium shrimp boiled and peeled

1 tablespoon Olive Oil for the mix and extra Oil for frying

Dipping Sauce

2 cups greek yogurt

2 tablespoons tahini

1/2 teaspoon honey

4-5 drops of lemon

1/2 teaspoon saffron

Instructions

Step 1

Chop the onions, the garlic and the parsley

Step 2

Boil, peel and clean the shrimp. Chop them in small byte size pieces

Step 3

In a blender mix the chopped onions and garlic add the chick peas and blend together.

Step 4

Transfer to a bowl. Add the seasoning, the estragon, the water and mix. Add the flour a spoon at a time and continue to mix. Add the ouzo or liquer, the shrimp and finally the parsley and one tablespoon of olive oil. Your mix should be a thick batter.

Step 5

Shape into patties and fry them in very hot oil.

Step 6

In a bowl mix all ingredients very well.