Courgette Fritters, Chilli Jam
These courgette fritters are a delightful mix of crispy and savory goodness. Grated courgette, Parmesan cheese, and eggs come together to create a flavorful batter that gets fried to golden perfection. Served with a sweet and spicy chili jam, these fritters are a wonderful appetizer or snack that is bound to impress your guests.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Make 12 Fritters:
- 450g grated courgette
- 50g freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs beaten
- 60ml/4 tbsp plain flour
- vegtable oil
- salt and pepper
- For the chilli jam:
- 75ml/5tbsp olive oil
- 4 large onions, diced
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 green chillis, seeded and sliced
- 30ml/2 tbsp dark brown soft sugar
Instructions
- First make chilli jam, heat the oil in a frying pan until hot, then add the onions and garlic. Reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes, stiring frequently, until the onions are very soft.
- Leave the onions to cool then tansfer to a blender. Add the chillis and sugar and blend till smooth then return mixture to saucepan. Cook fo a further 10 mins, stirring fequently, untill the liquid evaporates and the mixture has the consistency of jam. Cool slightly
- To make the fritters, squeeze the courgette in a dish towel to emove any excess liquid, then combine with the parmasan, eggs, flour and salt and pepper.
- Heat enough oil to cover the base of a frying pan. Add 30ml/2 tbsp of the mixture for each fritter and cook 3 at a time for 2-3 minuteson each side untill golden. Then keep warm till you have cooked the rest of the fritters. Drain on paper towel, serve warm with a spoonful of chilli jam.
Yield
Makes 12 portions
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