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Large round tan plate mostly covered with golden-brown fried zucchini patties. A small sauce plate shows both sour cream and applesauce, in a yin yang design. Background is black fabric with a red mum and fresh zucchini leaves for decoration.

Zucchini Fritters

Fresh herbs give these fritters a wonderful flavor depth and earthiness. The sour cream and applesauce keep everything in balance.
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Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Wheel of Time
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium zucchini no need to peel, just wash well and cut the ends off
  • ¼ tsp coarse salt
  • ½ to 1 medium yellow or white onion
  • ½ cup 1 oz grated Pecorino Romano cheese or Parmesan
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano finely chopped (or use your favorite fresh herb)
  • 1 tsp fresh savory finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • Avocado oil for frying
  • Plain sour cream for serving
  • Applesauce for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prepare one or two plates by covering them with paper towels and having them ready for when the fritters are done.
  • Grate zucchini on the large holes of a box grater or using the grating blade of a food processor. Place grated zucchini in a strainer over a large bowl, and gently toss with 1/4 tsp coarse salt. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grate the onion (use the same thing as the zucchini so they are the same size). Gently mix the grated onion into the zucchini. Let sit for another 5 minutes.
  • Squeeze zucchini-onion mixture dry. Use your hands, in a clean kitchen towel, or press in a ricer. (liquid can be discarded or added to your next batch of stock)
  • Mix together zucchini, onion, cheese, flour, and herbs. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  • Stir the eggs into the zucchini mixture just before frying.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches, coat skillet with 1-2 Tbsp oil. Scoop mounds (2 Tbsp each) of the mixture into skillet; flatten slightly using a spatula. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer fritters to paper-towel-lined plates to drain. Serve with sour cream and applesauce.

Notes

A 2 Tbsp cookie scoop works great for dropping scoops into the hot pan.
Adding a touch of oil to each batch in the pan helps to make them crispier.
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