Deep Fried Zucchini with Greek Yogurt Sauce
This is a an easy-to-make deep fried zucchini recipe served with a delicious side of Greek yogurt sauce.
- 5 zucchini cut into rounds, 0.5 cm ( 1/4 inch) thick
- 300 g all-purpose flour sifted
- sunflower oil for frying
- For the zucchini batter:
- 140 g all-purpose flour sifted
- 140 ml water
- 1 egg medium
- salt
- pepper
- For the yogurt sauce:
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 400 g Greek strained yogurt (thick Greek yogurt)
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- salt
- pepper
- dill (fresh or dried)
- To serve:
- 1/4 bunch dill finely chopped
- How to make the zucchini batter:
- Place all the batter ingredients in a bowl. Use a hand whisk to mix, making sure there are no lumps in the mixture.
- Cut the zucchini into rounds. 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick.
Recipe by Greek celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis. You can also serve the zucchini with a side of tzatziki or aioli.
Place the 300 g/1 ¼ cup of flour in a bowl. Dredge the zucchini rounds in the flour and tap to remove any excess.
Then, dip each round into the the batter mixture and coat completely.
Add to the hot oil when ready. Repeat the same process for all of the zucchini rounds.
Place a pot over medium to high heat and let it get hot. Then add some sunflower oil.
As soon as it gets hot, add the battered zucchini and fry until golden. When ready, remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
How to make the Greek yogurt sauce:
Put the heavy cream and the zest and juice from the lime in a mixer bowl. Season with salt and pepper and beat until the mixture is combined and has a velvety texture.
