Kabak mücveri (Turkish Squash/ Zucchini Patties)
Servings 5 people
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.
