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Zucchini Gorditas
🇲🇽 Mexican

Zucchini Gorditas

🇲🇽 Mexican

Crisp-edged patties of zucchini with a soft heart — pan-fried and made for dipping. Ready in 22 minutes including prep.

Prep 15 min Cook 7 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Onion1 small, grated
  • Vegetable Oil3 tbsp, for frying
  • Eggs1, beaten
  • Ground Cumin1 tsp
  • Breadcrumbs80 g
  • Zucchini3
  • Masa Harina300 g
  • Salsa Verde200 ml

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Chop or mash the zucchini finely, then mix with the breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion and ground cumin.

  2. 2

    Season generously, then shape into 8 small patties with wet hands.

  3. 3

    Chill for 15 minutes so they hold their shape in the pan.

  4. 4

    Shallow-fry in the Vegetable Oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes a side until crusty and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Drain briefly and serve with yogurt, fresh cilantro and wedges of lime.

Chef's tip

For deeper flavour, toast the ground cumin in the oil before adding anything wet.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Meal on a Budget and Under 30 minutes: Traditional Cheesy GORDITAS de CALABACITAS con POLLO · on YouTube