2024-11-22
Kabak Mücveri (Turkish Squash/Zucchini Patties) Austin Heritage Cookbook

Kabak Mücveri (Turkish Squash/Zucchini Patties)

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I feel like I am posting this recipe WAY too early in the season- it is no where near Zucchini season but here we are. This recipe comes from Sevgi Kurt Hadley and apparently was misspelled in the cookbook (or had a funky translation ).

Kabak mücveri (Turkish Squash/ Zucchini Patties)

Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine Turkish
Keyword squash, turkey, Turkish, zucchini
Cook Time 3 minutes
Servings 5 people
Author Sevgi Kurt Hadley

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • Grater

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup mild Cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 medium onion chopped or grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsps. chopped scallions
  • 1 Tbsp. dried mint
  • 2 slices dry bread crumbled
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 to 2 Tbsps. flour
  • ½ cup corn oil for frying

Instructions

  • Peel and grate, using the large holes of a grater, zucchini into a bowl.
  • Let stand for water to appear.
  • Add remaining ingredients, using enough flour to create a soft, not runny, mixture.
  • Heat corn oil in a frying pan.
  • Drop by spoonfuls into bubbly oil.
  • Lower heat to medium-high and cook 2 to 3 minutes on both sides. When nicely browned, remove and drain on absorbent towels for a few seconds.
  • Serve warm.
  • If cooked ahead, warm patties in the oven.

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