Zucchini fritters are one of those dishes that embody the harmony of flavor and benefits. Every cuisine, be it Russian, Ukrainian or European, has its own variations of this simple yet exquisite treat.
Zucchini, the main ingredient in these fritters, is a gourd crop belonging to the pumpkin family. Zucchini came to Europe from South America in the XVI century and since then have gained great recognition among culinary professionals. They are especially popular in Eastern Europe, where climatic conditions favor their abundant harvest.
Let’s prepare delicious zucchini fritters at home.
Ingredients:
- zucchini – 2 pcs;
- salt – 2.5 tbsp;
- kefir – 300 ml;
- egg – 2 pcs;
- flour – 200 g;
- black pepper – ⅓ tsp;
- paprika – ⅓ tsp;
- leavening agent – tsp.
Preparation of zucchini fritters:
Grate zucchini on a coarse grater, pour a couple spoons of salt and leave in a bowl for 10 minutes. In a bowl with kefir beat the eggs, salt and flour, knead the dough.
Squeeze out the excess liquid from the zucchini and
pour it
into the dough
.
Pour the paprika, ground black pepper and baking powder into the dough and stir.
In a frying pan with vegetable oil, fry the fritters until golden on both sides.
As a result, we have simple delicious zucchini fritters. It is recommended to serve them with sour cream.
