Summer Squash and TomaProvence Fritters

Summer Squash and TomaProvence Fritters

Servings: 4


Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded crookneck squash
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ⅓ cup sliced spring onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • ½ cup shredded Point Reyes TomaProvence (about 2 ounces)
  • Rice Bran oil (or other high heat oil)
  • Sour cream or aioli
  • Extra sliced spring onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Put shredded squash in a colander in the sink and sprinkle with salt. Toss with your hands to distribute evenly.  Let sit 1-2 hours to expel excess moisture from the squash. Press squash down into colander to press out liquid.  Then, lay squash out in a single layer on a clean tea towel.  Roll and wring the towel to dry squash as much as possible. 
  2. Transfer squash to a large bowl. Add flour, eggs, spring  onions, garlic, cayenne and TomaProvence. Stir until the mixture is combined.
  3. Heat 4-6 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add about ¼ cup (of the squash mixture to the skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, pressing down with the back of a spatula. Flip and cook an additional 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to drain on paper towels.
  4. Serve warm with sour cream or aioli and additional sliced spring onions for garnish. 

Used in this recipe

TomaRashi Corn Ribs