Zucchini Fritters

With zucchini season upon us, I thought I'd share some zucchini and squash recipes in preparation for what seems like an annual tradition - zucchini overload! Although it's not quite that time yet, it's not a bad thing to be prepared for when it occurs! These zucchini fritters are similar to the aranitas I made before, but since zucchini doesn't have nearly as much starch as plantains do, I added in some flour and an egg to help everything stick together. Making these fritters is as easy as mixing all the materials together and then pan frying.

You end up with a crispy, golden brown layer, contrasted with a moist, green interior. I used green onions instead of the usual onions because when I made the zucchini quesadillas, I found that even though I used a green zucchini, it didn't look that green. Makes sense, since only the skin is green. However, I wanted these zucchini fritters to look a bit more green. :) So this time, instead of using regular onions, I decided to use green onions so that the fritters would look a bit more green. The flavor is a bit different, but still tasty!

What's your favorite way to eat zucchini?

Zucchini Fritters

by CJ Huang

Super easy zucchini, flavored with green onions and cilantro, then pan fried until a golden brown and crispy crust forms.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 18 fritters

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
328 grams	11.625 ounces		1	large zucchini, grated or julienned
60 grams	2.125 ounces	1/2 cup		flour
			1	egg
13 grams	3/8 ounce	4 tablespoons		green onion, sliced
		3 tablespoons		cilantro

Methods:

	1. Gather all materials.
	2. Combine all materials.
	3. Heat oil in a pan and spoon some zucchini mixture into the pan. Cook until crispy on both sides.