Let’s talk about zucchini fritters today!
Not too long ago my brother created this quick side dish with the leftover zucchini that he had. When it was time to add the Parmesan cheese, he grabbed the package he had bought, and realized that he had bought the wrong one. It said flakes instead of grated. So he ended up using that one for this recipe. And that was one of those times, where an actual mistake turned into something so fabulous!
When you eat them you can taste that little saltiness that comes from the Parmesan, and they are instantly being transformed into a crunchy treat! Addicting, to be more precise. I tend to eat them right away, while they are still hot. And knowing that I have to share them with others, is the only thing that makes me refrain from eating them all.
The dip is an extra that I wanted to add to this recipe. Dips are not big in Italy, if at all existing. But I don’t mind them at all :) In this case it adds that extra freshness to the fritters. Like in this case ;)
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Rosa says
Oh my! These look and and sound so delicious!!! I love zucchini fritters. My mom and my nonna in Italy used to make them often throughout the year. My favourite was when they were made with the zucchini flower during the summer months. I haven’t been able to find them here in Germany, though. It is always a treat when my dad makes them whenever I go back to Canada during the summer months. Thanks for the tip about using the parmesan cheese flakes. Will definitely give it a try. ☺
mediterranealicious says
Happy to hear that you like them too! And the zucchini flowers…ohhh, I know very well what you’re talking about! That was actually one of the very first recipes that I posted on my blog. I still haven’t found a place where I can buy them here in Germany. It makes me wonder what the farmers do with the flowers.. That’s why the only way for me to get them is at my parents’ garden or entire baskets filled with flowers when we go to Italy. Keep enjoying them back in Canada! The ones that you get to make and eat with the family must be the best! un abbraccio