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Wednesday, 3 June 2009

Courgette fritter

This was inspired by Historically Hysterical's recent effort - but I decided that I would rather stand out by the barbecue talking to my husband than frying individual ones. So I just made one big flat oven-baked pancake. I used grated halloumi (because that was what I had) and my last egg, so it didn't hold together perfectly, but it was a wonderful side dish for barbecued lamb shoulder. I've made a thicker, more substantial courgette slice often in the past, and with salad it is a wonderful meat-free meal.
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13 comments:

  1. HH3 June 2009 at 09:24

    :) Sounds good FC, I like the idea of it going with meat...mmm. I am making a courgette slice on the weekend actually, for my friends 10 year vegetarian anniversary party!

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  2. kat3 June 2009 at 14:23

    Its a great use for zucchini when they overrun the garden later in the summer

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  3. Alicia Foodycat3 June 2009 at 16:07

    HH - I love the idea of having a party for that!

    Kat - last year we had a woeful crop, we aren't bothering with them this year.

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  4. Deb in Hawaii3 June 2009 at 20:38

    It looks delicious and like the perfect pairing with beef or lamb. I like the idea of making one rather than fussing with a bunch of little fritters too.

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  5. Stacey3 June 2009 at 20:41

    Barbecued lamb shoulder? I have never heard of lamb being grilled but I must try it! It looks amazing!

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  6. Alicia Foodycat4 June 2009 at 10:28

    Deb - doing one is much easier - less oily too.

    Stacey - I've noticed that Americans don't eat as much lamb as Australians do!

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  7. Bettina Douglas4 June 2009 at 11:41

    do I spot more asparagus on the side?

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  8. Alexandra Stafford4 June 2009 at 15:04

    i love this kind of thing. i could eat a stack of those zucchini and mint fritters, and of course your lovely creation too. i have been getting zucchini in my CSA, so I'll have to try something like this soon.

    alexandra
    www.alexandracooks.com

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  9. Teresa Cordero Cordell4 June 2009 at 20:03

    I think it looks wonderful. As long as it tastes great...that's all that matters. I think standing outside talking to your hubby while he's BBQ'ing is certainly alot more important. I do that.

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  10. Alicia Foodycat5 June 2009 at 10:19

    Mother - yes! Asparagus for every meal!

    Ali - I really want to join a veg box scheme. It seems to add so much creativity to cooking.

    Teresa - it's a nice, peaceful time, isn't it?

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  11. Sam6 June 2009 at 10:27

    Looks good! This recipe will be perfect for the summer glut of courgettes, I always have a pile of them in my fridge!

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  12. Peter M11 June 2009 at 13:34

    Us Greeks make a zucchini fritter and it's a great appetizer or snack offering.

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  13. Alicia Foodycat13 June 2009 at 18:07

    Sam - yes, it is a very tasty way to get through a lot of them.

    Peter - I have eaten loads of them at summer barbecues with a Greek or Middle Eastern theme. They are lovely!

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