Pan-fried Grey Squash Fritters

Elevate your dining experience with these delectable pan-fried fritters made from grey squash or young Italian zucchini. Sliced, seasoned, and coated to perfection, these fritters are then pan-fried to a crispy golden brown. Paired with a savory soy vinegar dipping sauce, these fritters are a delightful appetizer or side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Squash Fritters
1	summer squash (grey squash or Italian young zucchini)
1	large egg
⅓	cup flour
2	sea salt
¼	cup olive oil
Ingredients for Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce
4	teaspoons soy sauce (dark)
1	tablespoon rice vinegar
	sugar
¼	teaspoon red chili pepper powder
1	teaspoon rice wine (mirin) or sake
1	tablespoon water
1	green onion, chopped
1	pinch sesame seeds

Instructions

• Preparing the Squash Fritters

  1. Cut the summer squash into 1/4 inch slices and arrange them on a plate.
  2. Lightly sprinkle the squash slices with high-quality sea salt and let them sit for 5-7 minutes until they bend easily without breaking.
  3. In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg and season lightly with salt.
  4. Place flour in another shallow bowl. Coat each squash slice with flour on both sides.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Create an assembly line of flour-coated squash slices, beaten egg, and the pan. Dip each floured squash piece into the egg, ensuring full coverage, and then transfer it to the frying pan.
  6. Once the edges start to brown, flip the fritters. They are ready when both sides are nicely browned.

• Preparing the Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce

  1. Chop the green onion and combine all the ingredients to make the dipping sauce.

Aug 02, 2024