Old Jerusalem Zucchini Pancakes

Name: Old Jerusalem Zucchini Pancakes
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 20 patties
Cuisine: jewish
Ingredients: 6 zucchini (3 pounds); Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 onion, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped dill; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup matzoh meal; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and oil for frying

By Joan Nathan

Total Time: 1 hour
Rating: 4(20)
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Ingredients

Yield:20 patties

6zucchini (3 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1onion, peeled and diced
2tablespoons chopped parsley
2tablespoons chopped dill
2large eggs
½cup matzoh meal
1tablespoon vegetable oil and oil for frying

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Preparation

Step 1
Grate the unpeeled zucchini, place over a strainer, sprinkle with salt and drain for a half-hour. Squeeze to remove remaining liquid.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, place the zucchini, salt and pepper, onion, parsley, dill, eggs, matzoh meal and 1 tablespoon oil. Form into small patties.
Step 3
In a heated skillet, pour a thin layer of vegetable oil. When sizzling, fry the pancakes for a few minutes on each side. Drain and serve.