| Zucchini Fritters
Be sure to squeeze the zucchini until it is completely dry, or the
fritters will fall apart in the skillet. Don’t let the squeeze-dried
zucchini sit on its own for too long or it will brown. These fritters
are great warm or at room temperature, and can be served as a side dish.
1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium), trimmed
1 teaspoon table salt
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 2 cups)
2 scallions, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs (dill, basil, mint, etc.)
2 large eggs , lightly beaten
1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1
teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon , cut into wedges (for serving)
Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 200
degrees. Following the illustration below, shred the zucchini on the
large holes of a box grater or in a food processor fitted with the
shredding disk. Toss the shredded zucchini with the salt and let it
drain in a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl for 10 minutes. Wrap the
zucchini in paper towels and squeeze out the excess liquid.
Combine the dried zucchini, feta, scallions, dill, eggs, garlic, and
pepper together in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture
and stir until uniformly incorporated.
Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium
heat until shimmering. Drop 2-tablespoon-sized portions of the batter
into the pan, then use the back of a spoon to press the batter into
2-inch-wide fritters (you should fit about 6 fritters in the pan at a
time). Fry until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and place in
the oven to keep warm. Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels. Return
the skillet to medium-high heat, add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil,
and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm or at room temperature
with the lemon wedges.
From
The Best International Recipe.
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