Zucchini Patties
June 26, 2015
These zucchini patties are really latkes. There was a restaurant in Pasadena called Hamburger Hamlet. One of their most popular appetizers was called Zucchini Zircles, fried with Italian herbed breadcrumbs served with tangy apricot sauce, chipotle salsa and ranch dressing. The Apricot dipping sauce, is divine.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Directions
1Wash and cut the end off of one large zucchini. Grate it, using the large holes of a cheese grater. Squeeze the shredded zucchini inside of a clean towel until you’ve removed as much liquid as possible.
2Place shredded zucchini into a medium-sized bowl. Add the garlic, breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs, salt and pepper. Stir with a fork until well mixed.
3Heat olive oil (about ¼ inch deep in the bottom of a skillet) on medium heat. When the oil is hot enough drop a spoonful of zucchini batter into the skillet and flatten it a bit. After about two minutes, turn the cakes over, they should be nice golden-brown and cook on the other side until done, about 2 - 3 minutes.
Apricot sauce
1In a blender, purée the pineapple juice, mustard and soy sauce. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the apricot preserves.
2Serve with the dipping sauce of your choice or Apricot dipping sauce. Serve the sauce warm.
Angelina
February 24, 2021
I’m anxious to try these. I will use Panko crumbs, ’cause we like a lot of crunch. A bit more waistline friendly, than when made with potatoes.