Thursday, August 30, 2007

Garden Fresh Fritter


Zucchini Fritter
by oiseauxbleu

Ingredients
2 medium zucchini
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon zest - grate
1 clove garlic, minced
freshly ground black pepper to taste
fresh flat-leaf parsley, stems removed, chop leaves fine
1 egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Method
Coarsely grate zucchini
Sprinkle with salt and mix
Let rest for a few minutes and squeeze out excess water
Add lemon zest, garlic, pepper and parsley and mix well
1 tbs chopped scallions or fresh chives
Add beaten egg
Add flour in parts and mix well
Resulting mixture should be wet
Heat medium saucepan, add oil
Scoop 2tbsp of mixture into pan, flatten with back of spoon
Fry till golden brown on both sides, about 4-6 minutes

Serve with lemon, tatziki, or simple garlic-lemon-yoghurt dip

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