Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients:
2 cups grated zucchini (from approximately 1 pound of zucchini)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs (preferably from free range, pastured chickens)
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion (or green onions)
1 cup Panko bread crumbs (adds to the texture, flour will work if no Panko available just use less)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh oregano (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
4 basil leaves chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
2 sage leaves chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
Panko crumbs for dusting cakes
oil for frying

Directions:
Mix the grated zucchini with the salt and put in a strainer in the sink. Let sit for 30 minutes. Lightly press on the grated zucchini to start the de-watering process. After 30 minutes place the grated zucchini on a kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as you can
Place the zucchini in a large bowl. Lightly toss with a fork to loosen. Combine the remaining ingredients except the final Panko crumbs and the oil with the zucchini
In a large frying pan heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Form the zucchini mixture into 2-3 inch flat cakes. Lightly dust with the Panko crumbs. Carefully transfer to the hot oil and fry until golden brown (approximately 3-4 minutes). Watch the heat of your pan as you do not want this happen too quickly or too slowly �" adjust temp if needed
Flip the cakes over and brown the other side. Remove to a paper towel lined baking sheet and keep in a warm 200F oven
Fry remaining cakes
Serve warm topped with poached eggs and an herb Hollandaise sauce



Recipe Summary:
Prep Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
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Recipe Provided By:
Foxfield Inn
Charlottesville, VA

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