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Fried Zucchini and Mozzarella

Fried Zucchini and Mozzarella

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Fried zucchini and mozzarella is a tasty appetizer typical of Italian cuisine. The zucchini are cut into slices, dipped in milk flavored with nutmeg, breaded, and fried until golden. The melty interior and the crispiness of the breading make this dish irresistible.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 10 min
Preparation: 10 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Small zucchini700G
  • Milk30Cl
  • Grated nutmegto taste
  • Flourto taste
  • Mozzarella8Slices
  • Egg1
  • Breadcrumbsto taste
  • Oil for frying:
  • Saltto taste
  • Pepperto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 15

    Peel the zucchini, remove the ends, cut them into six parts lengthwise, then cut the pieces into 2 cm chunks

  2. STEP 2 OF 15

    In a deep dish, place the zucchini pieces, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and lightly pepper

  3. STEP 3 OF 15

    Drizzle everything with milk and let it rest for at least thirty minutes

  4. STEP 4 OF 15

    After this time, pour some flour into a deep dish, add a little salt and pepper, and mix

  5. STEP 5 OF 15

    Drain the zucchini pieces, dry them carefully with paper towels, and lightly flour them

  6. STEP 6 OF 15

    Heat the oil for frying to 180 degrees

  7. STEP 7 OF 15

    If you don't have a thermostat, check the temperature by throwing a piece of bread crumb into the oil: it should brown in a minute

  8. STEP 8 OF 15

    Then immerse the zucchini in the oil and let them cook for two minutes until they are well browned, then drain them on paper towels

  9. STEP 9 OF 15

    Keep warm

  10. STEP 10 OF 15

    In a deep dish, beat the egg using a fork

  11. STEP 11 OF 15

    Pass the eight slices of mozzarella in the flour, then dip them in the beaten egg and then in the breadcrumbs

  12. STEP 12 OF 15

    Fry them in hot oil and in a different pan from the one in which you fried the zucchini pieces

  13. STEP 13 OF 15

    When it is golden on both sides, drain it and let it dry on a sheet of paper towel

  14. STEP 14 OF 15

    Combine the zucchini and mozzarella on a serving dish and serve hot

  15. STEP 15 OF 15

    You can serve this dish along with other fried and hot appetizers

Suggestions

  • Pan

  • Bowl

  • Plates

  • Ladle

  • Fork

General Information

Origin

Italia

Analysis

Lifestyles
Intolerances and allergies

Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)84.03
Carbohydrates (g)3.01
of which Sugars (g)2.95
Fat (g)5.33
of which Saturates (g)3.02
Protein (g)5.81
Fiber (g)0.75
Sale (g)0.08
  • Proteins
    5.81g·39%
  • Carbohydrates
    3.01g·20%
  • Fats
    5.33g·36%
  • Fibers
    0.75g·5%