GREEK FRIED ZUCCHINI
Fried zucchini is a Greek favorite during the summer, often served in the tavernas. It is usually part of a meze platter, sometimes alongside fried eggplant and accompanied with Tzatziki sauce. In Greece, these chips /strips or sticks are served with some salt and oregano sprinkled on top. You can add more flavor by sprinkling...
Provided by Maria *
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Wash zucchini well. Do not remove skin. With a sharp knife or mandolin slice the zucchini into thin strips or into sticks. Place the slices in a large strainer and salt generously. Let them sit for about 20 minutes. The salt will draw out the water from the zucchini
- 2. In a shallow baking pan combine the flour, pepper, paprika, and cornstarch. If desired here you can add garlic powder. The zucchini will have released some moisture & this will help the seasoned flour stick to them,So Do Not Pat Dry.
- 3. In a deep frying pan or deep fryer heat oil well. Perfect temperature is between 365* - 375*. Shake off any excess flour mixture from zucchini slices and carefully drop into hot oil. Do not crowd pan. If you overcrowd the pan the temperature will drop & your zucchini will not cook properly.
- 4. Fry until golden all around. With a slotted spoon lift the zucchini out & allow the excess oil to drain back into the pan. Place on paper-lined plate or platter & season with some salt & oregano if needed.
- 5. Serve hot with Tzatziki sauce! KALI OREXI! ENJOY!
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