Pan-fried Grey Squash Fritters
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients:
13
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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Published on Aug 02, 2024 by Luminița