Ingredients
- Serves 4-6 as a side or antipasti
- 500g Zucchini , sliced into thin rounds
- olive oil
- 150g flour
- ½ cup water (approx.)
- 1 egg
- Salt
- Sea salt, cracked pepper and lemon to serve
FRIED ZUCCHINI (ITALIAN STYLE)
Method
- Make batter by combining flour, water, pinch of salt and egg, whisk to combine but do not over whisk - a few lumps are ok! You want a thick batter consistency - adjust as required
- Heat a large heavy based fry pan with enough oil to generously coat the base of the pan to hot
- Coat zucchini in batter and carefully place in hot oil
- Fry on both sides until golden brown
- Make in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan
- Remove and place on plate lined with paper towels
- Immediately sprinkle salt, crack of pepper and plenty of lemon wedges
- Serve hot, warm or at room temperature
Comments
This dish is a great way to add a different texture and rich flavour to the zucchini.
Thanks to MCARTHURS BERRY FARM for providing the courgettes/zucchini used in the demonstration at the market
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