Whitebait Fritters (Whitebait Substitute)
A shellfish-free take on a New Zealand classic, using shredded zucchini to mimic the texture of whitebait. Crispy and flavorful, these fritters are a delicious appetizer or light lunch.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 2 large Egg
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Dill
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Grate the 2 medium zucchini using a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in a colander and press down firmly with your hands to squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
- 2In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs, 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons dill, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
- 3Add the squeezed grated zucchini to the bowl with the egg and flour mixture. Stir everything together until the zucchini is evenly coated and the mixture is well combined.
- 4Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, which is about 175°C.
- 5Carefully drop rounded spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture into the hot oil. Use the back of the spoon to gently flatten each fritter slightly.
- 6Cook the fritters for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. They are ready to flip when the edges look golden brown and crispy, and they should be golden brown and crispy on both sides when done.
- 7Remove the cooked fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve the fritters hot.
Substitutions
Whitebait →
Avoid SHELLFISH
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