Fried zucchini with sour cream sauce
2 servings
20 minutes
Fried zucchini with sour cream sauce is a simple yet surprisingly delicious dish of European cuisine that delights with its tender texture and rich aroma. The origins of this recipe trace back to the traditions of rustic cooking, where seasonal vegetables were fried in oil until golden brown and paired with aromatic sauces. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, zucchini soaked in a light creamy dressing with garlic and dill create a perfect balance of flavors – with a slight tang from the sour cream and a spicy hint of garlic. This dish is great as a standalone appetizer or side dish for meat and fish, and its simplicity makes it a true lifesaver for quick family dinners.
1
Slice the zucchini into 1 cm thick rings. Beat the egg with a fork and add a lot of salt (since we won't salt the zucchini).
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
2
Crush garlic into sour cream, finely chop dill, add salt, and mix thoroughly.
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 1 head
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste
3
Add a spoonful of melted and vegetable oil to the pan and heat it up. Dip the zucchini in egg and place them in the pan. Fry on both sides.
- Clarified butter (ghee): 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
4
Place the fried zucchini on a plate and, while hot, coat with sour cream sauce.
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
