Background : This recipe is Michael Paloyanidis Zucchini Latkes. Michael , who my kids used to call דוד מכאל הכבוד Honorary Uncle Michael was my Uncle Sydney Baker's very long time partner. They were one of the very first to exercise their option in Union ( same sex marriage) under a law passed in South Africa in 2006. Michael was born and raised in Athens. He trained as a dress design in Paris and London before immigrating to South Africa in the early 1960's . The recipes left to me by Michael all had a Mediterranean flair.
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 5 min./batch
MAKES: 5 servings
Ingredients
3 medium zucchini, shredded (about 4-1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 eggs, beaten
1 small onion, grated
1/4 cup matzo meal or dry bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Oil for frying
Sour cream, optional
Directions
In a large bowl, toss zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt; let stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze zucchini dry. Stir in the eggs, onion, matzo meal, pepper and remaining salt.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with sour cream if desired.Yield: 16 latkes.
