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Zucchini Sticks
Type: Appetizers and Snacks
These crisp morsels make a lovely vegetarian party snack
Prep Time: 15M
Cooking Time: 15M
Serves: makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 3 large zucchini
- 1 3/4 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- grated zest of 1/2 lemon
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C). Wash and dry the zucchini. Cut them into sticks about 3 � 1/2in (7.5cm � 13mm).
- Mix the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, and lemon zest well in a shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a second bowl. Spread the flour in a third bowl and season.
- In batches, coat the zucchini in the flour, then the egg, and then the bread crumbs. Transfer to a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Half-fill a deep frying pan with oil and heat over high heat to 350°F (170°C). In batches, add the zucchini and cook about 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while frying the remaining zucchini. Serve hot.
- deep-frying thermometer
- Prepare ahead: The coated zucchini can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 hours before frying.
Excerpted from The Illustrated Kitchen Bible.
Copyright © 2008 Dorling Kindersley Limited.
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