Kabak Mücveri (Turkish Squash/Zucchini Patties)

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)

• frying pan
• Grater

• 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

1. Peel and grate, using the large holes of a grater, zucchini into a bowl.

2. Let stand for water to appear.

3. Add remaining ingredients, using enough flour to create a soft, not runny, mixture.
4. Heat corn oil in a frying pan.
5. Drop by spoonfuls into bubbly oil.
6. 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.
7. Serve warm.
8. If cooked ahead, warm patties in the oven.

Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Turkish

squash, turkey, Turkish, zucchini