Fried Courgettes Food

FLASH-FRIED COURGETTES

Steps:

• Slice the courgettes in a food processor, using the fine disc, and pat dry on a clean tea towel. Toss the slices in a plastic bag with the flour, well seasoned. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan with the rosemary, discarding the herb when the oli is hot, and add 1⁄4 of the courgettes. Fry the courgettes in batches on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes until light golden. Drain on kitchen paper, serve hot.

ITALIAN FRIED COURGETTE FLOWERS

Steps:

• Mix the first 3 ingredients for the batter together in a bowl. Whisk the egg whites until firm and fold into the batter.
• Cut each courgette in 1/2 lengthways, but not cutting all the way through, so you still have the flower intact on the end. Heat oil for deep frying to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dip each courgette with its flower into the batter, and fry in the oil until crispy and golden brown. Drain them on kitchen paper, then place them on a serving plate, sprinkle with salt, chiles and mint, and drizzle with vinegar.

COURGETTE FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the grated courgette, flour and parmesan. Shape into walnut-size balls, then flatten.
• Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add the oil. Fry the fritters for 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown. Serve straight away with red pepper hummus.

KOLOKYTHAKIA TIGANITA - GREEK BATTERED FRIED ZUCCHINI / COURGETT

Steps:

• Prepare zucchini: Cut zucchini slices in half if they are long. Slices measuring about 3 inches long work best.
• Put slices in a bowl, salt, and let sit 20 minutes. Pour off liquid before putting in batter.
• Make the batter: Pour the soda into a bowl, and stir in flour and salt slowly, using a whisk or fork to mix.
• Fry: Bring oil to high heat.Coat zucchini in the batter, use a fork to place pieces in oil and fry 5-6 minutes, until golden on both sides and batter puffs up. Drain on absorbent paper toweling just long enough to remove excess oil.
• Serve hot. (Serves 4 as a side dish, 6-8 as an appetizer/meze.).