Zucchini Latkes

Crispy, pan-fried zucchini pancakes made with fresh grated zucchini, bread crumbs, and aromatic marjoram. These golden-brown latkes are perfect served hot with sour cream.

8 servings
1 hr 5 min

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds zucchini
  • 1⅓ cups bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • to taste sour cream
  • 1 piece deep-fat thermometer

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Grate zucchini using medium shredding disk of a food processor. Transfer to a bowl and toss with 2 teaspoons salt. Let stand 30 minutes.

    30 min

  2. 2.

    Squeeze zucchini in batches in a kitchen towel to remove as much liquid as possible. Transfer zucchini to a large bowl and stir in bread crumbs, eggs, marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Preheat oven to 200°F.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Heat 1/3 cup oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Scoop 2 tablespoon mixture per latke into skillet (6 to 8 per batch). Flatten with a fork to form 2 1/2-to 3-inch pancakes. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side (adding more oil as necessary). Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in oven.

    20 min

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