Zucchini Fritters with Yogurt Sauce

Zucchini Fritters with Yogurt Sauce

Crisp, savory zucchini fritters served with a cool garlic, dill, and lemon yogurt sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Place the grated zucchini in a colander and toss it with ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt. Leave it to drain for 15 minutes.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 gr Fine Salt, 600.0 gr Zucchini

    Cookware: Box Grater, colander

  2. Step 2

    Transfer the zucchini to a clean kitchen towel, gather the edges, and squeeze firmly until very little liquid comes out.

    Cookware: kitchen towel

  3. Step 3

    Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl. Stir in the squeezed zucchini, scallions, flour, baking powder, and black pepper until evenly combined.

    Ingredients used: 90.0 gr All-Purpose Flour, 4.0 gr Baking Powder, 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 piece Egg, 3.0 piece Scallion

    Cookware: fork, mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Stir the yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt together in a small bowl. Set aside while the fritters cook.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Fine Salt, 15.0 gr Fresh Dill, 1.0 piece Garlic, 15.0 ml Lemon Juice, 240.0 gr Plain Yogurt

    Cookware: small bowl, spoon

  5. Step 5

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 60.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: large skillet

  6. Step 6

    Spoon the mixture into the skillet to make 12 fritters, flattening each to about 1 cm thick. Work in batches without crowding the skillet.

    Cookware: large skillet, spoon

  7. Step 7

    Cook each batch over medium heat for about 3 minutes per side, turning once, until deeply golden and the centers reach 74°C.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large skillet, spatula

  8. Step 8

    Transfer the cooked fritters to a serving plate. Serve warm with the yogurt sauce.

    Cookware: serving plate, spatula

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Avoid cross-contamination from the raw batter, cook the fritter centers to 74°C, and refrigerate leftovers and yogurt sauce within 2 hours.

Risk factors

  • Raw egg in the uncooked fritter mixture
  • Hot oil during shallow frying

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