Courgette fritters

Name: Courgette fritters
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: British recipes
Ingredients: 3 courgettes, chopped into 1cm pieces; 4 tbsp ale or lager; 60g plain flour; 3 large free-range eggs; 50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated; Small bunch fresh mint, finely chopped; Small bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped; 120ml vegetable oil; Finely grated zest 1 lemon

Published: 25 Sep 17
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Test kitchen approved

“Give the ingredients a brief whip together, then a quick fry: with the lightness from freshly chopped herbs and bubbles of beer in the batter, you’ll have a perfect summer aperitivo snack to enjoy hot or cold. The recipe is so simple and makes the most of summer’s courgettes.” – Eleonara Galasso.

Serves 6
Hands-on time 25 min

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Ingredients

3 courgettes, chopped into 1cm pieces
4 tbsp ale or lager
60g plain flour
3 large free-range eggs
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated
Small bunch fresh mint, finely chopped
Small bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped
120ml vegetable oil
Finely grated zest 1 lemon

Method

Put the courgette pieces in a medium bowl with the ale/lager and mix together, then stir in the flour. In a separate small bowl, lightly whisk the eggs, parmesan and half the chopped herbs with a good pinch of salt and pepper, then stir into the courgettes until combined.
Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over a low heat. After 3-4 minutes (a wooden spoon put into the oil should bubble slightly around the stick when the oil is hot enough) roughly shape the fritters using a tablespoon, then fry them, in 2-3 batches, for 3-4 minutes on each side. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters to a plate lined with kitchen paper, then sprinkle with the remaining herbs, lemon zest and plenty of flaked sea salt. Serve immediately while still hot.

Recipe from August 2017 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 236kcals
Fat: 17.1g (3.3g saturated)
Protein: 10g
Carbohydrates: 9.5g (1.6g sugars)
Fibre: 1.4g
Salt: 0.3g

delicious. tips

Finishing the frittelle with sea salt, grated lemon zest, and chopped mint and coriander really boosts their flavour.

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