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Crispy Romanian Zucchini Fritters with Telemea Cheese, Dill and Garlic
Irresistible golden summer fritters: freshly grated zucchini squeezed dry, combined with crumbly salty telemea cheese, fragrant garden dill, minced garlic, and eggs, pan-fried to crisp perfection.
Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Ingredients
servings
4
- Fresh zucchini, grated on large holes600 g
- Romanian telemea or feta cheese, crumbled150 g
- Fresh eggs2 pc
- All-purpose flour60 g
- Fresh dill, finely chopped3 tbsp
- Garlic cloves, crushed3 clove
- Sunflower oil for pan-frying4 tbsp
- SaltĀ½ tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Grate zucchini, toss with 1/2 tsp salt, and rest in a colander for 10 minutes. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible using your hands.
10 min timer
2
In a bowl, mix drained zucchini with crumbled cheese, beaten eggs, flour, crushed garlic, and chopped dill until a coherent batter forms.
4 min timer
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter, flattening slightly, and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown.
8 min timer
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
230
Protein
9g
Carbohydrates
16g
Fat
14g
Allergens
GlutenEggsMilk
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Patrimoniul Culinar TradiČional RomĆ¢nesc / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Romanian Gastronomic Heritage)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
