Ingredients
- 2 pounds zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, left whole
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 4 to 5 mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons raisins
- 8 tablespoons vinegar
Directions
Wash the zucchini and slice into 1/2 to 3/4-inch rounds. Coat the bottom of a 8 to 10-inch frying pan with 3/4-inch extra-virgin olive oil. Heat oil to 360 to 365 degrees F. Add the garlic and, stirring constantly, cook over high heat until hot but not smoking. Remove the garlic as soon as it begins to darken in color.
Working in batches, add the zucchini rounds to the frying pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove to dry on a serving platter lined with paper towels. Repeat the process until all the zucchini are fried.
Place all the zucchini back in the frying pan over medium heat. Sprinkle with the sugar, mint, and raisins. Mix together until well combined. Carefully add the vinegar. Cover and turn off the heat. Allow to sit 5 minutes before serving.
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By olichristley_13...
Twin Falls, 51
on September 17, 2010
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Not a good recipe. I.m Italian, fried zucchini, in my country, are fried in vegetable oil and seasoned with a vinegraitte of olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, salt and pepper, chopped parsley. Then the zucchini are marinated with vinaigrette and topped with fresh mint leaves.
By anna.bull.diamo...
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on June 26, 2008
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As another reviewer pointed out, this dish is way too soggy. I did not see the show, so it was not clear whether to put the zucchini back into the oil, or to discard it. I got rid of the oil after frying and added the remaining ingredients and vinegar, but it was still completely soggy and very very sour. I would suggest adding maybe 2 tablespoons of vinegar, but I won't be trying this recipe again!
By astierparis_348394
Avon, CT
on April 27, 2005
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I haven't tried this recipe, but on the program shown this morning the process was as follows: Slice zucchini, fry zucchini, sprinkle with sugar, mint and raisins. Serve. Perhaps the TV version would be less soggy.
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