Romanian Zucchini Fritters With Cheese and Mint Recipe
Crispy Romanian zucchini fritters perfect served with a refreshing garlic yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini
- 1/2 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 eggs
- 100 gr telemea cheese or feta
- 1 small bunch mint
- 4 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp flour
- salt to taste
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and leave it to drain for 30 minutes.
- Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Place the zucchini in a large bowl.
- Add the onion, garlic, eggs, cheese, mint, breadcrumbs, flour, and salt.
- Mix until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.
- Spoon portions of the mixture into the pan and flatten slightly.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to kitchen paper to drain excess oil.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Serve warm or cold with garlic yogurt sauce if desired.