# Components:
→ Zucchini fritters
01 - 2 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (about 14 oz)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 3.5 oz crumbled feta (approximately 3.5 ounces)
05 - 3 spring onions (green onions), thinly sliced
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
→ Yogurt mint dipping sauce
12 - 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
15 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
16 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
17 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Method:
01 - Place the grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, and let rest for 10 minutes to draw out water. Transfer the zucchini to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze firmly to extract as much liquid as possible.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini with the eggs, crumbled feta, sliced spring onions, minced garlic, chopped parsley and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until evenly distributed.
03 - Add the 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder to the zucchini mixture and fold gently until just combined; the batter should be thick but still moist.
04 - Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
05 - Drop approximately 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the skillet, flattening each slightly with a spatula. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, until deep golden and crisp. Add additional olive oil (up to 1 tablespoon) between batches as needed.
06 - Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly and keep warm while you finish remaining batches.
07 - Whisk together 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons chopped mint, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil and the minced garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate briefly to meld flavors if time allows.
08 - Arrange the fritters on a platter and serve immediately with the chilled yogurt-mint sauce alongside.
