Crispy Greek Zucchini Fries With Tempura Batter
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5.0
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Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 -6
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Calories
680 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
Crispy Greek Zucchini Fries With Tempura Batter
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Delicious and super easy Greek style zucchini fries in the lightest, crispiest tempura batter. They go wonderfully well as a side with any kind of meat, fish or vegetarian main. They also make a crowd pleasing appetizer to share. Don't forget a big dish of traditional Greek tzatziki sauce for dipping!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini (courgettes)
- 1 cup oil (approximately - enough to fill a medium pan with about ½ inch oil) I like to use light olive oil, but any kind of oil is fine.
for the tempura batter
- 1 cup plain flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup soda water chilled (or use sparkling mineral water)
for the tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt (not regular yoghurt - it's too thin)
- ½ clove garlic minced/crushed
- 1 cucumber (medium) diced finely, or grated
- 1 teaspoon Dill chopped finely (optional)
- 2 squeezes lemon juice
- black pepper & a drizzle of olive oil
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Instructions
- Wash your zucchini/courgette and chop off the very ends. Then cut into three or four big pieces, depending on the size. Cut each piece in half so you have 2 semi-circles. Then lay flat (green side up) and slice into fry shapes.
- Combine the flour, salt and baking powder in a jug or small bowl. Then slowly add the chilled water and mix until you have a smooth batter.
- Heat up the oil until it sizzles when you dip the end of a piece of zucchini in it.
- Dip the zucchini into the batter a small handful at a time. Fish out with a fork and place carefully into the hot oil.
- Let cook for 2 or 3 minutes, turning once if necessary.
- When the fries are puffed up and golden, remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on kitchen paper. Repeat until all the zucchini is fried.
- Serve while still hot and crispy with tzatziki sauce on the side (optional - see recipe below).
for the tzatziki sauce
- Put the yogurt into a small bowl or dish and add the garlic, cucumber, dill and lemon juice. Mix it all together well.
- Grind some black pepper onto the top and drizzle over a little olive oil.
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Notes
- How to slice the zucchini: I've described how to do this in the body of the post above. You can also watch the how-to video to 'see' how I do it.
- You can cut the fries either thick, medium or skinny. You can also fry 'rounds' of zucchini instead of fries. Simply slice the courgette/zucchini like you would a cucumber, then proceed with the recipe as normal.
- How to keep the fries from getting soggy: Blot the zucchini sticks with paper towels before coating in the batter. Wait until the oil is very hot before cooking, until the end of a fry dipped in the oil sizzles. Serve immediately!
- Flip the zucchini fries in the oil or not? It depends! I sometimes find that I need to flip the fries over for a few seconds to cook the top. Sometimes though you don't need to do this - it depends how vigorously the oil is bubbling, and how deep the oil is in the pan. Just keep a close eye on them and make a decision as they are cooking.
- Serving suggestion: Try serving with this very easy Greek yogurt dill dip!
- Note about the nutritional info: I've roughly estimated that you'll need around 1 cup or 250ml oil to cook all the zucchini fries. You won't be 'eating' all of this oil, so bear in mind that the calorie count of 1 portion of these fries will probably be less than stated above!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
680kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
58g
(89%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
483mg
(20%)
Potassium
543mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
283IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 680 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 680kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 543mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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