Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1 :Preferably the night before you will wash and clean the zucchini, cutting off the stem.
- Step 2 :Grate all of the zucchini and place in a colander.
- Step 3 :Sprinkle approximately 1 teaspoon of salt and mix into the grated zucchini and leave in the colander overnight to release its liquid.
- Step 4 :When you are ready to cook, take small amounts of the zucchini and squeeze between your hands to release any remaining moisture, and place into a deep bowl. Do this with the remaining zucchini.
- Step 5 :Mix in the remaining salt, pepper and all of the mint. Although it may seem like quite a bit of mint, this is the secret to this recipe.
- Step 6 :Add the flour and gently mix to bind the ingredients. You may need to adjust the flour if the mixture is too wet.
- Step 7 :Heat about 1/2 inch of olive oil in a skillet, shape the mixture into small round patties, lightly dredge through flour and put in the pan.
- Step 8 :Cook several fritters at a time for about 3-4 minutes, or until brown and then flip them and cook another 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove the fritters to paper towels to drain.
- Step 9 :Serve warm, but just as enjoyable served room temperature.
Ingredient List
- 8 zucchini (green squash)
- fresh, finely chopped mint to equal ¾ cup
- 1 ½teaspoons salt
- 1teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2cups flour
- olive oil for frying