Kolokythakia Tiganita - Greek Battered Fried Zucchini / Courgett

Total Time: 16 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large zucchini, washed, trimmed, cut lengthwise into strips 1/8 to 3/16 inch thick
• olive oil (for frying)
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 8 ounces of bottled soda water
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3/4 cup tbsps all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Recipe

• 1 prepare zucchini: cut zucchini slices in half if they are long. slices measuring about 3 inches long work best.
• 2 put slices in a bowl, salt, and let sit 20 minutes. pour off liquid before putting in batter.
• 3 make the batter: pour the soda into a bowl, and stir in flour and salt slowly, using a whisk or fork to mix.
• 4 fry: bring oil to high heat.coat zucchini in the batter, use a fork to place pieces in oil and fry 5-6 minutes, until golden on both sides and batter puffs up. drain on absorbent paper toweling just long enough to remove excess oil.
• 5 serve hot. (serves 4 as a side dish, 6-8 as an appetizer/meze.).