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

  1. 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.
  2. Collect the pieces over cloth. Cover with another cloth. Press water out for 2+ hours. Alternately squeeze out excess water through a cloth.
  3. Make tempura batter following instructions on package.
  4. Mix together batter, baking powder, seasonings, and grated zucchini/potato.
  5. Heat oil over med-high. Drop globs of mixture into oil and press to flatten. Fry about 2 mins each side.
  6. Transfer to a cooling rack and repeat step 5 till mixture is gone.
  7. Serve with lemon juice, yogurt sauce, garlic aioli, &c.