Italian Appetizer (Antipasti) Recipes - Sorrel and Courgette Fritters (Fritelle di Acetoselle e Zucchini) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large courgettes (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

• 50 g/2 oz fresh sorrel, shredded

• 4 spring onions (scallions), chopped

• 30 ml/2 tbsp milk

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Oil for frying

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Method:

1. Grate the courgettes and place them in a bowl. 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 courgettes, sorrel and spring onions. Thin with a little milk to obtain the consistency of thick cream.

4. Season with the pepper. Heat the oil and drop tablespoons of the batter into the pan.

5. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once until the fritters are golden. Drain on kitchen paper. Serve hot.