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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 ).

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Kabak mücveri (Turkish Squash/ Zucchini Patties)

Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine Turkish

Keyword squash, turkey, Turkish, zucchini

Cook Time 3 minutes 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.