Greek Style Zucchini Croquettes
- 1 1/4 lbs zucchini, thinly grated
- 1 large white onion, grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, snipped
- 3 tablespoons of fresh mint, snipped
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- olive oil (for frying)
- Combine zucchini and onions in a colander and sprinkle with salt.
- Let sit for 20 minutes and then squeeze out all the water.
- Add dill, mint, egg, cheese, bread crumbs and butter, and combine well.
- Fashion mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and fry- 6 at a time- in 5 1/2 inches olive oil, heated to a temperature of 325 degrees, for 2-3 minutes , or until light brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
zucchini, white onion, kosher salt, fresh dill, mint, egg, pecorino cheese, breadcrumbs, butter, olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/greek-style-zucchini-croquettes-13477 (may not work)