Southern France Zucchini Fritters

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb zucchini, grated
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1 egg, separated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• oil, for shallow frying
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 put the grated zucchini in a strainer over a bowl and sprinkle with plenty of salt. let the zucchini drain for about an hour, then rinse thoroughly. pat dry on paper towels.
• 2 put the flour into a bowl, with a small well in the center. add egg yolk and oil, mixed together.
• 3 measure 5 tbspn. water and add a little to the bowl.
• 4 whisk the egg yolk and oil together, gradually incorporating the flour and water, which should make a smooth batter. add more or less flour and water, if necessary.
• 5 season the batter as desired and allow to sit for 30 minutes (this is important).
• 6 stir the zucchini into the batter.
• 7 whisk the egg until stiff, and then fold into the batter.
• 8 heat 1/2 inch of cooking oil in a frying pan. add spoonfuls of batter and fry until golden, turning with tongs as necessary.
• 9 drain fritters on paper towels and serve.