Courgette, Haloumi and Basil Fritters

• porzioni: 4 servings

Ingredienti

4 medium courgettes

200 g haloumi

lemon finely grated zest of 1

3-4 tablespoons basil (mint or coriander, finely chopped)

3 small free-range eggs

¼ teaspoon salt

freshly ground black pepper good grind

3 teaspoons butter and avocado oil

¼ cup good quality mayonnaise 1/4 cup

lemon juice of 1/2

½ clove garlic (small) (finely minced)

1 tablespoon capers (finely chopped)

1 tablespoon chives (parsley, mint, basil, coriander, finely chopped)

1 lemon (cut into wedges)

Istruzioni

Coarsely grate courgettes straight onto a clean tea towel. Wring tea towel tightly to squeeze out as much excess water as you can (it’s really important you get as much moisture out as possible to avoid soggy fritters). Add to a mixing bowl. Coarsely grate haloumi and add to mixing bowl. Add lemon zest, chopped herbs, eggs, salt and pepper, and mix together well.

Heat 1 teaspoon of butter and olive oil in a large (preferably non-stick) fry pan on medium heat. Cook heaped tablespoonfuls of mixture for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden, using a fish slice to carefully flip them over once they are done on one side. You will notice that as you get near the end of the mixture there will be more liquid in the bowl, just drain this off before using the remaining mixture.

Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, capers and herbs together and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve fritters with caper aioli and lemon wedges to squeeze over just before serving. These fritters would make a great entrée or starter with a simple crisp green salad on the side.

Nutrizione

• Calorie: 399 kcal