**Courgette fritters: a crispy, savory snack or side dish**
Courgette fritters, also known as zucchini fritters, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or as a side dish to a main meal. Made with grated courgette, flour, eggs, and herbs, these fritters are crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. This article provides three different recipes for courgette fritters, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is a classic courgette fritter recipe that uses simple, everyday ingredients. The second recipe adds a bit of spice with the addition of chili flakes and paprika. The third recipe is a vegan courgette fritter recipe that uses chickpea flour instead of wheat flour. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. Courgette fritters are a great way to use up leftover courgettes and are a healthy and satisfying snack or side dish.
COURGETTE AND SORREL FRITTERS
I had lots of courgettes and lots of sorrel in my garden and this is the result. The sorrel adds a nice sharp taste. Very nice as a starter or a supper dish and you might like to try it with a side salad and dressing made with natural yoghurt with snipped chives and black pepper.
Provided by Tea Jenny
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 49m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grate the courgettes, and place in a bowl sprinkle with salt and leave to stand for 30 minutes.
- Squeeze out the moisture from the courgettes, and drain on kitchen paper.
- Beat the flour, eggs and cream together, and stir in the courgetes, sorrel and spring onion.
- Thin with a little milk to obtain the consistency of thick cream.
- Season with pepper.
- Heat the oil and drop tablespoons of the batter into the pan.
- Cook for 4 minutes turning once untill the fritters are golden.
- Serve hot.
COURGETTE FRITTERS
A favourite recipe from Alison Holst's book, Meals without Meat. These make a delicious, quick and easy main. Ideal when time is short or courgettes are in abundance and you're looking for another way to eat them.
Provided by Kiwi Kathy
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat the eggs. Crush the garlic and add to the eggs with the salt. Mix again.
- Add the firmly packed grated courgette and cheese then stir in enough self-raising flour to make a batter consistency.
- Drop batter into hot oil to make small fritters. Turn over when golden brown.
- Serve with yoghurt cucumber mint sauce or any relish, chutney or tomato sauce.
- Serves 4 main servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.9, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 98.5, Sodium 627.8, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 8.3
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini. Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and free of blemishes. The younger the zucchini, the more tender the fritters will be.
- Use a grater with large holes. This will create long, thin shreds of zucchini that will hold together better in the fritters.
- Squeeze out the excess moisture from the zucchini. This will help the fritters to be crispy.
- Add plenty of herbs and spices to the batter. This will give the fritters lots of flavor.
- Heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the fritters. The oil should be shimmering but not smoking. If the oil is too hot, the fritters will burn on the outside before they are cooked through. If the oil is not hot enough, the fritters will be greasy.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the fritters. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the fritters will not cook evenly.
- Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces for zucchini fritters include ranch dressing, ketchup, and tzatziki sauce.
Conclusion:
Zucchini fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for using up summer zucchini. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of crispy, golden-brown fritters that everyone will love.
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