👩🍳 How do you prepare Italian zucchini fritters?
1. Prepare the zucchini
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and then grate it.
Place them in a colander and sprinkle them with a small pinch of salt. Let them drain for about 15 minutes.
Then squeeze the zucchini between your hands or with a clean cloth to remove as much water as possible.
💡 This is an essential step: zucchini that is too wet can make the dough soft and prevent the fritters from getting nice and crispy.
2. Prepare the dough
In a bowl, mix the flour, parmesan, a pinch of salt and a little black pepper.
Add the egg and gradually pour in the very cold soda water, while whisking.
Continue mixing until you get a smooth, homogeneous and slightly thick dough.
The batter should be able to coat the zucchini without being too runny.
3. Add the zucchini and basil
Add the carefully drained zucchini to the batter.
Finely chop the basil leaves and then fold them in as well.
Mix gently to distribute the zucchini and basil without overworking the preparation.
