ZUCCHINI AND SUMAC FRITTERS WITH TOMATO AND MINT SALSA
These fritters could be served as appetizers, as a side dish or as one of several vegetarian dishes. It's the closest recipe I've found for some delicious zucchini fritters I ate and loved some years ago, though I'm pretty sure that they didn't have sumac in them, and sumac adds a lot of flavour. When I inquired after the recipe at the time, the Greek woman who'd made them she named the key ingredients but was very dismissive of them. I felt as if to her it was if I'd asked how to make something as simple as say a basic bread and butter sandwich with a slice of cheese in it! This recipe is from the Australian Women's Weekly's 'fresh food fast: delicious no fuss healthy recipes'. Australian brown onions are what Americans call yellow onions. Sumac, if you've not used it is defined (in the same recipe book) as "a purple-red astringent spice ground from berries that grow on shrubs that flourish wild around the Mediterranean; has a tart, lemony flavour. Found in Middle-Eastern food stores. Substitute: 1/8 teaspoon five-spice plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper plus 1/8 teaspoon all spice equals 3/4 teaspoon sumac". I've found that I can purchase it readily from more upmarket supermarkets and European delicatessens.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Onions
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Squeeze the excess liquid from the zucchini using absorbent paper until it is as dry as possible or literally squeeze-dry a handful at a time in your hand; combine the zucchini in a medium-sized bowl with the onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, oregano and sumac.
- Heat the oil in a large, preferably non-stick pan; drop rounded tablespoons of the zucchini mixture in batches, into the pan; cook until browned on both sides and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, combine the tomato and mint in a small bowl; serve the fritters with the tomato and mint salad, accompanied by yoghurt.
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Aquila Coetzee
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was very good. The fritters were crispy and flavorful, and the salsa was refreshing and tangy. I would definitely make it again.
Kakar Khan
[email protected]These fritters were a bit too greasy for my liking. I think I would have preferred them if they had been baked instead of fried.
Nichole Polvinale
[email protected]I've never had sumac before, but I loved the flavor it added to these fritters. I will definitely be using it in more recipes in the future.
james philbrick
[email protected]These fritters were the perfect appetizer for our party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.
Menna Eissa
[email protected]These fritters were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good. I would definitely make them again, but I would use less chili pepper next time.
Bshbd Hsbshs
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed these fritters. The sumac added a nice tangy flavor that complemented the zucchini well.
Zezag Polla
[email protected]These fritters were amazing! I loved the crispy exterior and the tender interior. The salsa was also very refreshing.
Enes
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. The fritters were crispy and the salsa was flavorful. However, I think it could have been better if the fritters had been a bit less oily.
Bilhatu Manjak
[email protected]I found the fritters to be a bit bland. I think they could have used more seasoning.
Sharon Morris
[email protected]These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste.
underdemon47
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The zucchini fritters were crispy and flavorful, and the tomato and mint salsa was refreshing and tangy.
Suresh Katuwal
[email protected]These fritters were delicious! The sumac added a really nice tangy flavor.
Razon Islam
[email protected]I've made these fritters several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and the salsa is the perfect complement.
random human
[email protected]These fritters were a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the zucchini and sumac.