Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Grate one large zucchini and place in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out excess moisture and set aside.
- Grate ¼ cup of carrots and finely chop ¼ cup of red onion. Set aside in a bowl.
- Combine 2 tablespoons of chia seeds with 5 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and let it sit for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, grated carrots, chopped red onion, 1 cup of corn kernels and 2 cloves of grated garlic. Add the prepared chia egg and mix.
- Add ½ cup of cornmeal, ½ cup of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon white pepper, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Gently fold together.
- Shape the mixture into ping pong-sized balls and flatten them into fritters of about ½ inch thickness.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer fried fritters to a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and sprinkle with salt. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure to squeeze out moisture from the zucchini and maintain medium heat while frying for best results.
