Important for courgette fritters with yoghurt dip
The drier the zucchini, the better the fritters hold and the less flour is needed.
Grated zucchini is salted and squeezed thoroughly, then fried with egg, feta, flour and dill to form crispy fritters. The drier the zucchini, the better the hold the pancakes and the less flour is needed. Grated carrots can replace some of the zucchini; mint fits in the dip instead of dill.
Why this recipe works
The drier the zucchini, the better the fritters hold and the less flour is needed. Grated zucchini is salted and squeezed thoroughly, then fried with egg, feta, flour and dill to form crispy fritters. Grated carrots can replace part of the zucchini; mint fits in the dip instead of dill.
Recipe
Grated zucchini is salted and squeezed thoroughly, then fried with egg, feta, flour and dill to form crispy fritters. The drier the zucchini, the better the fritters will hold and the less flour is needed.
Coarsely grate zucchini, season with salt and squeeze out very thoroughly after ten minutes. Crumble feta, chop dill and mix yoghurt with lemon juice for the cold dip.
Grated zucchini is salted and squeezed thoroughly, then fried with egg, feta, flour and dill to form crispy fritters.
The drier the zucchini, the better the fritters hold and the less flour is needed.
After frying, drain the courgette pancakes briefly on kitchen paper. Serve with the cold yoghurt dip and fresh dill, while the edges are still crisp.
Kitchen know-how
The drier the zucchini, the better the fritters hold and the less flour is needed.
Variations
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
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