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Zucchini Latkes

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Zucchini LatkesRoland Bello

Add a little color to the Festival of Lights with zucchini pancakes that shine green. Lighter than potato latkes, they're the Mediterranean cousins who've traveled north to visit family in eastern Europe.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 1/4 hr

  • Yield

    Makes about 36 latkes

Ingredients

3 pounds zucchini
1 1/3 cups plain fine dry bread crumbs
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
About 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Accompaniment: sour cream
Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Grate zucchini using medium shredding disk of a food processor. Transfer to a bowl and toss with 2 teaspoons salt. Let stand 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Squeeze zucchini in batches in a kitchen towel to remove as much liquid as possible. Transfer zucchini to a large bowl and stir in bread crumbs, eggs, marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 200°F.

    Step 4

    Heat 1/3 cup oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Scoop 2 tablespoon mixture per latke into skillet (6 to 8 per batch). Flatten with a fork to form 2 1/2-to 3-inch pancakes. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side (adding more oil as necessary). Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in oven.

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