Zucchini Fritters With Pistou Food

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

Steps:

• Grate the zucchini into a colander in the sink; toss with 2 teaspoons salt. Let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the liquid.
• In a bowl, stir to combine the zucchini, scallions, parsley, dill, egg, Parmesan and flour.
• Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a pan over medium to medium-high heat. Drop spoonfuls of the zucchini batter into the skillet and pan-fry, flattening with a spatula, until golden-brown in spots, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

EASY ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

Steps:

• Toss zucchini and salt together in a large colander and place in sink to drain for 10 minutes.
• Put zucchini in the middle of a piece of cheesecloth; wrap cheesecloth around zucchini and squeeze to drain as much moisture from zucchini as possible.
• Mix flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, kosher salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in zucchini.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Scoop batter by the tablespoon into the hot skillet and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH PISTOU

Steps:

• To make the pistou, crush the basil and garlic with a mortar and pestle to a fine paste. Transfer to a bowl and add the cheese and lemon zest. Gradually stir in the oil until combined and place in a serving dish.
• For the fritters, place the grated zucchini in a strainer and sprinkle with plenty of salt. Stand for 1 hour and rinse well. Dry on paper towels.
• Sift flour and make well in center and add the egg yolk and oil. Measure in 5 T water. Beat the yolk and oil and gradually incorporate the flour and water to make a smooth batter. Season with salt and pepper. Let rest for 30 minutes.
• Stir the zucchini into the batter. Beat the egg whites stiff and fold into the batter.
• Heat 1/2" of oil in pan and add spoonfuls of batter and fry for 2 minutes until golden. Drain the fritters on paper towels and keep warm. Serve with pistou sauce.

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a deep cast-iron skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. , Meanwhile, combine milk and egg in a bowl. Stir together dry ingredients and add to egg mixture; blend well. Fold in zucchini. Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls into hot oil. Fry until deep golden brown, turning once. Drain thoroughly on paper towels. If desired, serve with ranch dressing.