Zucchini Fritters
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Groceries
- 2-4 med to lg zucchini
- 1 med Yukon gold potato
Pantry
- 2 lg eggs
- Salt
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 c Tempura batter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Herbs and seasonings (dill/basil, cumin seeds, smoked pap, &c)
- Avocado or vegetable oil for frying
- Allow at least 3 hrs for prep
- Grate zucchini and potato and place in colander over a container or in the sink. Salt so that they release water. Leave for about an hour.
- Collect the pieces over cloth. Cover with another cloth. Press water out for 2+ hours. Alternately squeeze out excess water through a cloth.
- Make tempura batter following instructions on package.
- Mix together batter, baking powder, seasonings, and grated zucchini/potato.
- Heat oil over med-high. Drop globs of mixture into oil and press to flatten. Fry about 2 mins each side.
- Transfer to a cooling rack and repeat step 5 till mixture is gone.
- Serve with lemon juice, yogurt sauce, garlic aioli, &c.