Summer
Zucchini Pancakes
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maggie
August 28, 2024
This turned out very soggy for me although I waited the 30 minutes and wrung out the zucchini and potato mixture. I flattened them too. Any tips?
Jacqueline
September 18, 2019
I leave out the potato and add finely chopped onion or scallions instead and a bit of finely chopped fresh dill...my man loves them. Perfect to add to the “garden is bursting with zucchini” recipe line up!
GoodFoodie
August 20, 2018
I let it sit for more than an hour and couldn't get the liquid out after that. It continued to pool and pool. I recommend using a nutbag to squeeze it out. It def needs more seasoning like grated or dried onion, hot sauce, something to make it more interesting.
Karen M.
August 17, 2018
I wish so much that Food52 had a way of making personal notes for recipes.
This turned out well but had to be adjusted.
Eg.... recipe makes 4 pancakes, A 13" pan will easily hold all 4, not just 2 and medium-high is a bit too hot on my stove. Would have been better just a titch lower in order to cook thru properly plus brown.
Once corrected tho, they were mighty fine. :)
This turned out well but had to be adjusted.
Eg.... recipe makes 4 pancakes, A 13" pan will easily hold all 4, not just 2 and medium-high is a bit too hot on my stove. Would have been better just a titch lower in order to cook thru properly plus brown.
Once corrected tho, they were mighty fine. :)
Robin P.
January 19, 2018
I discovered that if you cook and mash potatoes and then stir them until relatively smooth, you can then add veggies like zucchini and forego the egg all together. The starch in the cooked potatoes holds everything together.
paulsara
October 27, 2017
I use a double layer of cheesecloth to wring out the zucchini. I also use cheesecloth to tie together fish bones and onions when making fish stock and then lift and dispose.
EvaInNL
July 7, 2017
Deffo trying this this weekend, the zucchini is producing like and my last pumpkin has been begging me to do something with it, they will work together well I think...
ChanterelleKerins
June 28, 2017
This is a delicious recipe. I would double the amount if your looking for a main for two. Served with smoked salmon or trout, alongside capers and avocado on the side made for a grown ups dinner similar to eggs Benedict, but healthier. That makes consider a poached egg on wilted spinach next to it for next time. As stated above, definitely wring out as much juice from the zucchini and potato first, or they won't cook/fry well
Lynnsy
September 25, 2016
I made these and seasoned them with half a smallish onion, grated, some dill weed and parmesan-left out parsley and lemon. SO GOOD. I'm planting more zucchini next year!
Judith P.
July 28, 2016
While I hate the idea of dealing with those zucchini and potato gratings that adhere to my towel, I definitely vote for rolling up the zucchini and potatoes in a towel, and squeezing the bejeezus out of it, several times. Simply using my hands doesn't get the job done. I found that one large zucchini took care of two cups' worth; I also used four small Yukons. By the way, scanning through the comments, hats off to the person who suggested adding scallions and carrots! That sounds terrific. I would also cut back a touch on the lemon zest, and pump up the pepper--black and white. And I would double the recipe if you're thinking main dish! With a salad to accompany, it will make a lovely summer meal.
Tina
June 14, 2016
I used 4 zucchinis, and 3 small russet potatoes. The key is definitely to get most of the moisture out of the shredded zucchini & potatoes. I omitted the breadcrumbs, but they turned out great! I, too was surprised that both the lemon zest and parsley made a huge impact. Also, don't make them too thin or else they'll fall apart. Just put a pile on the pan and smash it down a bit then wait patiently.
Shortrib
June 7, 2016
Nice subtle flavour but quantity is small! (One large zucchini made one cup grated- and 1/2 large potato was about 1/2 cup. It made four pancakes.) My tip for moisture is to squeeze the grated veg with your hands after it has sat in the colander with the salt. I hate dirtying a new tea towel! But double the recipe unless you're alone!
Kaede S.
May 20, 2016
Yum! These are terrific. Thank you. They are best eaten right away while hot and crispy!
John
December 15, 2015
These zucchini pancakes are driving me crazy. It is an absolute winner. Yummy.
crystalaine
November 3, 2015
you mention the vegetables are raw before adding to the egg and flour mixture? How much flour? not in the ingredient list?
Gal
October 8, 2015
Didn't work for me. I tried twice and in both times the pancakes didn't hold together very well.
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