Zucchini Fritters

From: Bon Appetit, July 2013

Ingredients

Soy Dipping Sauce:

• 3Tablespoons Unseasoned Rice Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons Sugar
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  

Fritters:

• 1 1/2 Pounds Zucchini, Grated
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Large Egg
• 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Chives
• 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
  

Directions:

For Soy Dipping Sauce:

• Mix vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

For Fritters:

• Place zucchini in a colander set in the sink and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes, then wring zucchini dry in a clean kitchen towel. Place zucchini in a large bowl and gently mix in egg, flour, chives, and cornstarch; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, drop 1/4 cupfuls zucchini mixture into skillet, flattening slightly, cook until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a paper towl-lined plate; season with salt. Serve with soy dipping sauce.