Zucchini-Scallion Fritters
- Serves 4
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium), coarsely grated
- coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- sour cream, for serving
Directions
- Place zucchini in a colander set in the sink, and toss with 1 teaspoon salt; let drain 10 minutes. Press out as much liquid as possible.
- Whisk egg in a large bowl; mix in zucchini, scallions, flour, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until combined.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook fritters in two batches: Drop six mounds of batter (2 tablespoons each) into skillet; flatten slightly. Cook, turning once, until browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a papertowel-lined plate; sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately, with sour cream.
Source: Everyday Food - Issue 25, September 2005, Page 60.