Zucchini Fritters Improved

Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the zucchini
2. in a mixing bowl, whisk egg, then combine garlic, salt, and pepper
3. fold in zucchini and onion
4. whisk in cornmeal, cornstarch, and baking powder
5. heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat
6. add about 2 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture into the skillet and flatten with a spatula for each fritter
7. cook until golden brown and flip, about 3 minutes per side
8. transfer to a draining rack and cook the rest
9. serve with a sauce such as creamy dill sauce or kewpie