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Zucchini-Potato Pancakes

Lacy, green-flecked zucchini-potato pancakes are a pefect complement to any meat dish; they're also delicious served with a dollop of sour cream.
Martha Stewart Living, Spring 1991
  • Yield Makes twenty 2-inch pancakes
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and grated by hand
  • 3 medium zucchini, seeded and grated by hand
  • 2 shallots, peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cup beer
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

  1. Wrap vegetables in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid. Mix with salt, pepper, eggs, flour, and beer.
  2. In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat 1/8 inch oil for 1 minute. Add batter by tablespoons; flatten to form pancakes. Cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook for 1 more minute; transfer to a paper towel.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (2)

  • megobucks21
    2 Jan, 2009

    i don't drink and do not want to add beer, is there a substitute or can i just omit it all together?

  • Edward99
    16 Nov, 2008

    Can try with just Zuchini and no potato