
How to easily make delicious Zucchini Cakes
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Yield: 2 Servings |
Ingredients
• 1 pound zucchini, coarsely grated
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup chives or scallions, chopped
(plus extra for garnish)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup Parmesan or Pecorino Romano
cheese, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
(for pan)
• 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
• 2 lemon wedges, for serving
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Preparation
1. Wash the zucchini and trim the ends. Coarsely grate the zucchini and place into a colander in the sink. Combine zucchini with salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out as much of the moisture in the salty zucchini mixture as possible, using a cheese cloth or clean kitchen towel.
• 1 pound zucchini, coarsely grated (about 3 medium)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
2. Toss the semi-dry zucchini mixture into a large bowl, then stir in the remaining ingredients: flour, egg, onions, garlic, cheese, and pepper.
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup chives or scallions, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, use a large spoon to scoop a few 3-tablespoon mounds of the zucchini mixture in the pan and flatten the tops with a spatula. Do not crowd the pan. Let them cook until the edges are golden brown, about 3 or 4 minutes, then carefully flip each one over and cook for another 2 minutes.
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for pan)
4. As each batch of zucchini cakes are done, drain briefly on paper towels, then transfer to a baking pan and keep in the oven at 200°F until all of the zucchini cakes have been made, then sprinkle with a little more salt to taste, then plate the zucchini cakes with a topping of sour cream and chives, with a lemon wedge on the side.
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Chives or scallions, chopped
• 2 Lemon wedges