Vegetable Pan Fried Fritters Or Cakes Recipe

"This recipe originally came from an 'Earth Box' Cookbook. It's a pretty simple, easy; and, a very delicious recipe. I added a bit more cheese; and, a little heat - but, kept the recipe basically the same. Makes a great side dish. Now, you can use a hand held grater; but, I used my food processor to make it quick and easy. Sounds like a lot of work; but, it really isn't. Make sure to serve with the sour cream dill sauce. Using the food processor and microwave; made this very quick and easy to put together."

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Vegetables ... I like to use the food processor for most of the vegetables; it really makes this quick and easy. However, you can always use a hand grater if that is all you have. However, I do do hand chop the garlic, jalapeno, pimentos; and herbs. Also, you can grate your own cheese; or just buy it already grated.

Step 2

First, add the garlic and jalapeno to a large bowl (glass, or microwave safe). Second - using the food processor (or hand held grater); add the remaining grated vegetables to the same bowl and mix. Cover with plastic wrap; and, microwave on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring a couple of times. You want them slightly tender; but, NOT cooked through - just softened. Let it cool after removing the plastic wrap.

Step 3

NOTE: After I grate all the vegetables in the food processor; I do add place them in a large towel; and, I squeeze them dry. Zucchini, yellow squash and potatoes can be very wet; so, a good squeeze will give you a dry and golden brown fritter/cake. You can also use a paper towel to do this.

Step 4

Fritter Mix ... One the veggies are cooled; add the pimentos, herbs, beaten egg, cheese, flour, seasoning; and, mix until everything comes together. Cover again; and, refrigerate until cool and firm; a good 30 minutes.

Step 5

Sauce ... As the mix cools; make your dip. Add the sour cream, scallions, garlic, dill, lemon (reserve the other lemon wedges as a garnish); and, season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 6

Fritter/Cakes ... Add the olive oil to a non stick pan (just enough to lightly coat the bottom of the pan); and, bring to medium - medium high heat. Add a 1/4 cup scoop of the filling; and, place in the saute pan; press down using the bottom of the scoop (or spatula); and cook until golden brown on the first side. Flip; then, cook another few minutes until golden brown. These will take about 3-4 minutes per side.