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Fried Zucchini Balls

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  • Servings: 20
  • Prep: 50m
  • Cook: 5-10m
  • The following recipe serves 20 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 500 grams zucchini, grated
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (dried)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of cayenne, to taste
  • Canola oil, for frying
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Mix the grated zucchini and salt in a strainer, set a weighted plate on top, let it drain for 30 minutes. Wrap the drained zucchini in a clean tea towel and squeeze out the liquid.

  • Step 2: Mix the zucchini, parsley, cheese, breadcrumbs, onion and egg in a bowl & season with black pepper and cayenne.

  • Step 3: Divide and roll zucchini mixture into 20 balls.

  • Step 4: Pour the oil into a large saucepan to a depth of approximately 5cm and heat over medium-high heat.

  • Step 5: Working in two batches, fry the zucchini balls until browned and crisp, 5-6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels.

  • Step 6: Serve with a tomato dipping sauce.


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