A hearty zucchini appetizer with cheese and garlic sauce
2 servings
15 minutes
A hearty zucchini snack with cheese-garlic sauce is a vivid example of traditional Russian cuisine, where simplicity of ingredients meets rich flavor. Zucchini, with its tender texture, gains an appetizing golden crust when fried, while the cheese-garlic sauce adds zest and depth of taste. The use of almond flour makes the dish special by adding a nutty hint. This snack can find its place on any festive table or cozy family dinner. It can be served as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to meat and vegetable dishes. The ease of preparation and availability of ingredients make this snack ideal for a quick and delicious dinner that brings warmth and comfort.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Mix mayonnaise and sour cream in a bowl.
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
- Mayonnaise: 4 tablespoons
3
Salt and pepper.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Peel the garlic.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
5
Press garlic into the sauce.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
6
Grate the cheese on a fine grater and add it to the sauce.
- Hard cheese: 5 tablespoon
7
Mix thoroughly.
8
Slice the zucchini into rounds about 8 mm thick.
- Zucchini: 1 piece
9
Spread the circles and sprinkle with salt.
- Salt: to taste
10
Pour almond flour onto the plate.
- Almond flour: 5 tablespoon
11
Dip the zucchini in flour on both sides.
- Almond flour: 5 tablespoon
12
Send the zucchini to a hot pan with oil.
13
Once the bottom is browned, flip it over. Continue frying on high heat.
14
When the second side is browned, flip it and reduce the heat a bit. Fry for another 5-7 minutes until the center of the circle is soft (check by piercing with a knife).
15
Grate some more cheese for serving.
- Hard cheese: 5 tablespoon
16
Transfer the zucchini to a plate.
17
Top with the sauce or add it separately and dip the zucchini in it.