Zucchini Fritters

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by Jenny Rosenstrach and Andy Ward

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 3 medium), grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

For soy dipping sauce:

Mix vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and a pinch of red pepper
flakes in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

For fritters:

Place zucchini in a colander set in the sink and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Let stand 10 minutes, then wring zucchini dry in a clean kitchen towel. Place
zucchini in a large bowl and gently mix in egg, flour, chives, and cornstarch;
season with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, drop 1/4-cupfuls
zucchini mixture into skillet, flattening slightly; cook until golden and crisp, about
3 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate; season with salt.
Serve with soy dipping sauce.

DO AHEAD: Fritters can be made 30 minutes ahead. Keep warm in a 200°F oven.