Mücver – Turkish Zucchini Fritters
Mucver or zucchini fritters is a classic Turkish dish that's ready in 30 minutes. This recipe calls for fresh zucchini and herbs and it's very simple to make.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 zucchinis peeled
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 4 green onions chopped
- ¾ cup fresh dill chopped
- ½ cup parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- olive oil For frying
Instructions
- Grate the zucchinis in a large bowl and squeeze them very hard. Discard all the excess liquid.
- Mix in the eggs, flour, green onions, dill and parsley.
- Add in the spices and mix well.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat, pour 2 tablespoons of the batter into the pan and fry for about 5 minutes on one side. Flip and fry for 3 minutes on the other side.
- Try the fritter to make sure it has the right amount of spices. If so, proceed with the remaining batter. Add more olive oil if needed.
- Serve with plain or garlic yogurt on the side and some bread.
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Notes
- Squeeze the Zucchini Thoroughly: To achieve crispy fritters, squeeze the grated zucchini hard using a cheesecloth and discard the excess water for the best results. Place grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt, and let it drain for 10 minutes.
- Make Them Uniform: Use a small ice cream scoop or a measuring spoon to portion out the batter for evenly sized fritters. This ensures consistent cooking.
- Keep the Oil at the Right Temperature: Heat the olive oil over medium heat. If the oil is too hot, the fritters may burn; if it’s too cool, the fritters will absorb excess oil.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Cook the fritters in small batches. It’s important to give the fritters enough space to fry and also be able to flip them to develop a crispy, golden crust. Overcrowded pan will result in soggy fritters.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1935IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg