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Ejjeh Lebanese Zucchini Fritters

Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: Lebanese food, zucchini fritter, zucchini recipe, zucchini, vegetarian
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini, cut into large chunks, then chopped or grated very fine, approx. 2 - 2 ½ cups once the water has been pressed out
  • cup green onions, roughly chopped, discarding the white ends
  • ¾ cup parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 egg
  • cup flour, (¼ cup + ⅛ cup)
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp dried mint
  • ½ tsp salt
  • tsp pepper
  • canola oil, for frying

Instructions

  • In a food processor, pulse large chunks of zucchini until it is evenly chopped into very small pieces, about 20-30 seconds. Then, place the zucchini in a mesh strainer over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  • In a food processor, pulse the green onions and parsley until the mixture is very well chopped and begins to combine.
  • Squeeze as much water as possible out of the zucchini before placing the drained zucchini in a large bowl. Add the green onion/parsley mixture, the egg, and dried mint. Mix well.
  • Fold in the flour, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet with enough canola oil to thoroughly coat the bottom of the pan. Once hot, fry a small dollop of batter as a tester. Taste it and determine if the batter needs additional salt and pepper.
  • For each fritter, add about 2 spoonfuls of batter to the pan, pressing down slightly with the back of the spoon. Fry 3-4 minutes per side, until the fritters are a deep golden brown.
  • Place the hot fritters on a paper towel-lined dish. Allow to cool just slightly, for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!