Fried zucchini sticks in batter with garlic sauce

4 servings

35 minutes

Fried zucchini sticks in batter with garlic sauce is a delightful dish of Russian cuisine, combining the tender texture of zucchini with a crispy batter and aromatic garlic sauce. The recipe's origins trace back to home cooking traditions where vegetables were transformed into appetizing snacks. Zucchini fried in batter with paprika and cheese acquire a rich flavor with a slight spiciness. The garlic sauce based on sour cream and mayonnaise adds creamy richness, making each stick an ideal snack or side dish. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or festive gathering, and its appetizing aroma will surely bring everyone to the table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 527.5
• Proteins: 15.8g
• Fats: 33.8g
• Carbohydrates: 40.7g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 2 pc
• Oat flour: 15 tbsp
• Chicken egg (large): 2 pc
• Hard cheese: 50 g
• Sour cream: 100 g
• Garlic: 2 pc
• Paprika: 1 tbsp
• Chili pepper flakes: 1 tsp
• Mayonnaise: 120 g
• Five Peppers Mix: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the ingredients.

2. Crack an egg into a bowl and add salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg (large): 2 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Pour paprika into a deep plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paprika: 1 tablespoon

4. Add flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oat flour: 15 tablespoons

5. Grate the cheese on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 50 g

6. Add cheese to the flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 50 g

7. Season with chili pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper flakes: 1 teaspoon

8. Mix thoroughly.

9. Mix mayonnaise in a deep bowl with sour cream and add salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 120 g
   • Sour cream: 100 g
   • Salt:  to taste

10. Add cheese to it.

    Required ingredients:

    • Hard cheese: 50 g

11. Mix

12. Add the pepper mix.

    Required ingredients:

    • Five Peppers Mix:  to taste

13. Press the garlic through a press.

    Required ingredients:

    • Garlic: 2 pieces

14. Mix thoroughly.

15. Cut the zucchini into sticks about 1–1.5 cm in diameter.

    Required ingredients:

    • Zucchini: 2 pieces

16. Dip the sticks in batter.

17. Then dip in the egg.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg (large): 2 pieces

18. And then back in the batter.

19. Do this with each stick.

20. Send to a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 20 minutes.