Zucchini Fritters
Ingredients:
-1 lb of zucchini (about 2 medium sized), coarsely grated
-kosher salt
-ground black pepper
-1 large egg
-2 scallions, finely chopped
-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
-1/2 cup grape seed oil or olive oil
-sour cream
- Salt the zucchini with about 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Try to remove the excess moisture from the zucchini by either squeezing the liquid out with a potato ricer, or by squeezing with paper towels
- Whisk egg in a large bowl; add the zucchini, flour, scallions, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
- Mix to combine well
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Cook fritters in two batches
- Drop six mounds of batter (2 Tbsp each) into the skillet; Flatten slightly
- Cook, turning once, until browned, 4-6 minutes on each side
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate
- Sprinkle with salt
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve immediately, with sour cream on the side