Fried Zucchini
| Zucchini Ingredients
1 zucchini 1 cup seasoned flour 1 cup cornstarch 1 ¼ cups seltzer water ¼ Tbsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Panko breadcrumbs
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Lemon Sauce Ingredients ¾ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon choppsed fresh parsley (or 2 t. dried) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil
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Method:
1. Wash zucchini and remove stems
2. Slice zucchini into thin rounds (mandolin works best).
3. Make batter: measure soda water in bowl; combine dry ingredients and incorporate with whisk. Should be like thin pancake batter
4. Dip each slice in batter and allow to drip off slice.
5. Dip zucchini into breadcrumbs, pressing crumbs to coat well.
6. Carefully place on tray to wait for frying. Do not overlap.
7. Fry breaded strips in 350 degree oil until crisp and golden; drain on napkin lined with paper towel.
8. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and sprinkle with parmesan.
Lemon Sauce
1. Combine mayo, lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper, cayenne, and mustard with a whisk.
2. Let chill for an hour to soak up seasoning. Add olive oil to thin if needed.