Italian
Ricotta and Zucchini Croquettes
by Gambero Rosso · 452K subscribers on YouTube
Crispy fried croquettes made with zucchini, ricotta, mint, and lemon zest. A perfect appetizer for a romantic dinner.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
9 items- 500 gZucchiniabout 4–5 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed
- 300 gSheep's Ricottafresh sheep's ricotta
- 1 pcsEggwhole egg
- Breadcrumbsbreadcrumbs, to bind
- Saltto taste
- Pepperto taste
- Fresh Mintfresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 pcsLemonzest only
- Peanut Oilfor frying
Method
- Wash the zucchini, trim the ends, and grate them using a large grater.
- Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much water as possible.
- In a bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, ricotta, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, fresh mint, and lemon zest. Mix well until a uniform dough forms.
- Heat peanut oil in a deep pan for frying.
- Using two tablespoons, shape the mixture into small croquettes and carefully drop them into the hot oil.
- Fry the croquettes until golden brown on all sides, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- Alternatively, you can bake the croquettes in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15–20 minutes.
- Serve the croquettes warm, optionally decorated with edible white flowers.
Gambero Rosso
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