Crispy Turkish zucchini fritters made with grated courgette, herbs, feta cheese, and fresh dill, pan-fried until golden. These savory bites are a staple meze served with yogurt and are loved across all of Turkey.
Ingredients
3 medium zucchini, grated
100g feta cheese, crumbled
3 green onions, finely sliced
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 large eggs
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Thick yogurt for serving
Instructions
1Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for ten minutes, then squeeze out all the excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
2Combine the squeezed zucchini with crumbled feta, sliced green onions, dill, parsley, eggs, flour, and pepper in a large bowl and mix until everything is well incorporated.
3Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers, indicating it is hot enough for proper frying.
4Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture into the hot oil, flatten them slightly with the back of the spoon, and fry for three minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
5Drain the finished fritters on paper towels, arrange on a platter, and serve warm or at room temperature alongside a bowl of thick Turkish yogurt for dipping.
Did You Know?
Mucver is so popular in Turkish homes that grandmothers are often judged by the quality of their zucchini fritters, and every family claims their recipe is the best in the neighborhood.