Italian Appetizer (Antipasti) Recipes - Liguria Fritters (Fritelle di Liguria) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large courgette (zucchini)

• 10 ml/2 tsp salt

• 75 g/3 oz/3/4 cup plain (all-purpose) flour

• 2 eggs

• 30 ml/2 tbsp single (light) cream

• 2 large carrots, grated

• 1 small leek, finely shredded

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Oil for frying

• Salad, to garnish

• Hot Italian bread, to serve

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Method:

1. Grate the courgette and place in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and leave to stand for 30 minutes.

2. Squeeze out the moisture from the courgettes and drain on kitchen paper.

3. Beat the flour, eggs and cream together and stir in the courgette, carrots and leek. Season with the pepper.

4. Heat the oil and drop in tablespoons of the batter. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, until the fritters are golden brown.

5. Serve hot with a salad garnish and chunks of hot Italian bread.