Preparation
- Squeeze the grated courgettes out firmly in a tea towel or sieve so the fritters do not fall apart.
- Mix the courgettes, carrot, onion, cheese, eggs, garlic and herbs and stir in just enough flour to make a mixture you can shape; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan, shape small flat fritters from the mixture with your hands and fry in batches over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on kitchen paper and serve warm.
Drink with it
White wine · excellent match
Grüner Veltliner or Sauvignon Blanc, dry
Fresh acidity and green, herbaceous notes pick up the courgette and herbs and keep the fried fritters light.
Which wine pairs with food? A simple approach to choosingPale lager · excellent match
Helles or Pilsner, ice cold
Carbonation and light bitterness cut through the frying fat and let the cheese come forward.
Pils or Helles: What's the Difference?Wheat beer · good match
Hefeweizen
Soft carbonation and mild fruitiness suit the savoury cheese without covering the fritters.
Wheat Beer: Where Do Banana and Clove Come From?Ginjo sake · good match
Ginjo, well chilled
Clean, fresh fruit puts a crisp full stop after the frying fat and goes with dill and parsley.
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