Deep Fried Zucchini with Greek Yogurt Sauce
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Deep Fried Zucchini with Greek Yogurt Sauce
Description
The recipe involves slicing zucchini into thin rounds, dredging them in all-purpose flour, then coating with a batter made from flour, water, egg, salt, and black pepper. The rounds are fried in hot sunflower oil until they develop a golden, crispy crust. Proper oil temperature is important to avoid burning the batter and to achieve an even, crunchy coating.
The Greek yogurt sauce is prepared by whipping heavy cream with lime zest and juice, then combining it with thick strained yogurt seasoned with salt, black pepper, and fresh or dried dill. The resulting sauce is smooth, cooling, and slightly tart, complementing the fried zucchini's texture and mild flavor.
This dish can be served as an appetizer, snack, or side, and is best enjoyed soon after frying to maintain crispness. The fresh dill and lime give brightness that balances the richness of the fried zucchini.
Managing the oil temperature carefully when frying prevents burning and ensures a delicate, crispy texture rather than a heavy or greasy finish.
Ingredients
- 5 zucchini cut into rounds, 0.5 cm ( 1/4 inch) thick
- 300 g all-purpose flour sifted
- sunflower oil for frying
For the zucchini batter:
- 140 g all-purpose flour sifted
- 140 ml water
- 1 egg medium
- salt
- black pepper
For the yogurt sauce:
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 400 g strained yogurt thick Greek yogurt, Greek
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- salt
- black pepper
- dill (fresh or dried)
To serve:
- 1/4 dill finely chopped, bunch
Instructions
How to make the zucchini batter:
- Place all the batter ingredients in a bowl. Use a hand whisk to mix, making sure there are no lumps in the mixture.
- Cut the zucchini into rounds. 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick.
To coat the zucchini:
- Place the 300 g/1 ¼ cup of flour in a bowl. Dredge the zucchini rounds in the flour and tap to remove any excess.
- Then, dip each round into the the batter mixture and coat completely.
- Add to the hot oil when ready. Repeat the same process for all of the zucchini rounds.
- Place a pot over medium to high heat and let it get hot. Then add some sunflower oil.
- As soon as it gets hot, add the battered zucchini and fry until golden. When ready, remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
How to make the Greek yogurt sauce:
- Put the heavy cream and the zest and juice from the lime in a mixer bowl. Season with salt and pepper and beat until the mixture is combined and has a velvety texture.
- Serve the crispy, battered zucchini rounds with the yogurt sauce, sprinkled with some fresh or dried dill. You can also serve the deep fried zucchinis with a side tzatziki.
Notes
- Control oil temperature carefully to avoid burning the batter while ensuring crispy zucchini.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried zucchini to paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving.
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4.9
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