Fried Courgettes Recipes

FRIED COURGETTES

Steps:

• Heat up the oil in a deep pot.
• Slice the courgettes, coat in the flour, salt and pepper mix.
• Dust for excess flour and place them straight into your pot. Cook for a couple of minutes until golden.
• Rest on a kitchen towel to remove excess oil. To be enjoyed immediately!

FLASH-FRIED COURGETTES

Steps:

• Slice the courgettes in a food processor, using the fine disc, and pat dry on a clean tea towel. Toss the slices in a plastic bag with the flour, well seasoned. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan with the rosemary, discarding the herb when the oli is hot, and add 1⁄4 of the courgettes. Fry the courgettes in batches on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes until light golden. Drain on kitchen paper, serve hot.

ITALIAN FRIED COURGETTE FLOWERS

Steps:

• Mix the first 3 ingredients for the batter together in a bowl. Whisk the egg whites until firm and fold into the batter.
• Cut each courgette in 1/2 lengthways, but not cutting all the way through, so you still have the flower intact on the end. Heat oil for deep frying to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dip each courgette with its flower into the batter, and fry in the oil until crispy and golden brown. Drain them on kitchen paper, then place them on a serving plate, sprinkle with salt, chiles and mint, and drizzle with vinegar.

COURGETTE FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the grated courgette, flour and parmesan. Shape into walnut-size balls, then flatten.
• Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add the oil. Fry the fritters for 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown. Serve straight away with red pepper hummus.

COURGETTE CHIPS

Steps:

• Dip sticks of courgettes in milk, then coat lightly in seasoned plain flour.
• Deep fry in very hot olive oil (a wok is ideal for this) for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain and serve with grilled, chargrilled or panfried fish or steaks.