Zucchini Puffs
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- 2 c Flour
- 1 ts Baking powder
- 1 Egg
- 2 tb Olive oil
- 1/2 ts Salt
- 1/4 ts Pepper
- 1 c Cheddar cheese; grated
- 3 md Zucchini; grated, drained
- - in a colander
- 2 Garlic cloves; crushed
- 2 tb Onion; finely chopped
- 1 tb Parsley; minced
- -Oil for frying
- -Salt to taste
Sift together the flour and baking powder. Set aside. In a large
bowl, combine the egg, olive oil, 1/2 cup of the milk, salt and
pepper. Beat to a smooth paste and gradually add sifted flour
mixture (consistency will be very stiff). Add grated cheese and
remaining milk to make a smooth but stiff batter. Blend in grated
zucchini, garlic, onion, and parsley. Heat the cooking oil to the
deep-fry stage and drop in the batter by spoonfuls. Fry until
golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Keep
warm until all are cooked. Lightly salt to taste and serve
immediately.
bowl, combine the egg, olive oil, 1/2 cup of the milk, salt and
pepper. Beat to a smooth paste and gradually add sifted flour
mixture (consistency will be very stiff). Add grated cheese and
remaining milk to make a smooth but stiff batter. Blend in grated
zucchini, garlic, onion, and parsley. Heat the cooking oil to the
deep-fry stage and drop in the batter by spoonfuls. Fry until
golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Keep
warm until all are cooked. Lightly salt to taste and serve
immediately.
