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Shallow fry · Beginner

Zucchini fritters

The trick is squeezing the water out before the pan ever gets hot.

25 minServes 4Beginner
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Let's make it.

  1. Salt grated zucchini and let stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze firmly in a clean towel.
  2. Mix drained zucchini with egg, flour, dill, and pepper. The mixture should hold in loose spoonfuls.
  3. Heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat. Drop small mounds into the pan and flatten gently.
  4. Cook until deeply golden underneath, turn once, and finish the second side. Rest on a rack and serve with yogurt.
The little thing that matters

If a test fritter spreads, squeeze the remaining mixture again rather than adding lots more flour.

For meat and seafood, use a food thermometer and current authoritative guidance to verify safe doneness. Keep water away from hot oil.

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