Sharon Halper's Fried Zucchini Recipe

Name: Sharon Halper's Fried Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large eggs, separated; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; ⅓ cup dry white wine; 1 cup cold water; Vegetable oil for deep frying; 3 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch sticks; Coarse salt; Lemon wedges for garnish

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large eggs, separated
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
⅓ cup dry white wine
1 cup cold water
Vegetable oil for deep frying
3 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch sticks
Coarse salt
Lemon wedges for garnish

1
Sift the flour into a large bowl.
2
Add the salt, olive oil, egg yolks, nutmeg, wine and water, one ingredient at a time, stirring well after each addition.
3
Stir until the batter is smooth.
4
Cover and let stand in a cool place for 2 hours.
5
Fill a heavy pot or deep fryer with 2 inches of vegetable oil.
6
Place over high heat and heat to 360 degrees using a deep-fat thermometer.
7
While the oil is heating, place the egg whites in a small bowl and beat them until they are stiff but not dry.
8
Fold the whites into the batter.
9
Working in batches, dip the zucchini sticks into the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil.
10
Fry the sticks, turning them occasionally, until they are golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Remove them from the fat and drain on double-layered paper towels.
12
Continue until all the zucchini is fried.
13
Transfer the zucchini to a serving plate covered with a paper towel and sprinkle them with coarse salt.
14
Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

372

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Sharon Halper's Fried Zucchini falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sharon Halper's Fried Zucchini

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