Description
These Korean Zucchini Fritters are a delicious and crispy dish that brings a burst of flavor to your table. Perfect as a snack or appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.885 lb zucchini or 2 x 7-inch long zucchinis
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- ¼ cup potato starch or cornstarch for gluten-free
- or all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- Dipping Sauce: 2 tablespoon regular soy sauce or tamari sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar/apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon gochugaru or red pepper flakes/sliced chilis
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and place it in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- After 10 minutes, squeeze the grated zucchini to remove any excess water and return it to the bowl.
- Add the eggs, sesame oil, and potato starch (or flour) to the zucchini and mix until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture and flatten them slightly in the pan.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- For the dipping sauce, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and gochugaru in a small bowl and mix well.
- Serve the fritters warm with the dipping sauce.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use cornstarch instead of all-purpose flour. Adjust the spiciness of the dipping sauce by adding more or less gochugaru.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 fritters
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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