Yin-Yang Zucchini Fritters (阴阳茄子饼)
阴阳茄子饼 (Yin-Yang Zucchini Fritters) is a delicious and nutritious Taoist dish that combines the principles of yin and yang in its ingredients and presentation.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the grated zucchini with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then, squeeze out the excess moisture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and flour together to form a batter.
- Stir in the green onions, garlic, and black pepper into the batter.
- Combine the zucchini with the batter mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop 1/4 cup of the zucchini batter into the skillet and flatten it with a spatula to form a fritter. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the fritters hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large bowl Skillet Spatula Whisk
Tools
Grater Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Yin-Yang Zucchini Fritters with a side of fresh salad and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce for a delightful Taoist meal.
Tips & tricks
For a crispier texture, you can also bake the fritters in the oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes instead of frying them.
Cost
$8