Spam and Zucchini Fritters: A Beautiful Side Dish for Special Occasions
Spam and Zucchini Fritters: A Beautiful Side Dish for Special Occasions
Making Unique Spam and Zucchini Fritters
Experience the delightful harmony of sweet zucchini and savory spam! Introducing a recipe for Spam and Zucchini Fritters that captivates with its unique shape. Made with simple ingredients, these fritters are perfect as a satisfying side dish or even for entertaining guests. They are flavorful enough on their own, making them enjoyable for everyone, including children! A nutritious and delightful menu option.
Ingredients- 3/2 Zucchini
- 1 can (340g) Spam
- 1 Egg
- 2 Tbsp Pancake Mix (or all-purpose flour)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the zucchini and Spam. Wash the zucchini thoroughly and remove the ends. Slice it into uniform pieces, about 0.5 cm thick. Slice the Spam to a similar thickness as the zucchini. Ensuring uniform thickness is crucial for a beautiful final presentation.
Step 2
Slicing the zucchini and Spam to the same thickness will prevent the shapes from falling apart and ensure a visually appealing result. Slice them carefully!
Step 3
It’s a good idea to blanch the Spam briefly in boiling water before using it. This helps to reduce its greasiness and saltiness, making it more mellow. After blanching, rinse it under cold water and drain thoroughly.
Step 4
Now for the fun part – creating the shapes! Use a cookie cutter, perhaps a flower shape, to press down firmly and cut out the center of the zucchini slices. Do the same for the Spam slices. This will make it easy to swap the centers later.
Step 5
Swap the center pieces that you cut out from the zucchini and the Spam. It’s like putting a puzzle together, which can be especially fun if you’re cooking with children!
Step 6
Gently press the Spam into the center of the zucchini shapes. Lightly dust one side of the zucchini with the pancake mix. Coating only one side will help create a more visually appealing contrast later.
Step 7
Whisk the egg well to create an egg wash. Dip the side coated with pancake mix into the egg wash, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Again, coating only one side with both the pancake mix and egg wash is key for a beautiful color.
Step 8
Heat a frying pan with a generous amount of oil over low heat. Cook the zucchini and Spam fritters until they are golden brown on both sides. Cooking over low heat allows them to cook through evenly without burning.
Step 9
Place the fritters in the pan with the side coated in pancake mix and egg wash facing down. Once the bottom side is golden brown, carefully flip them and lightly cook the top side. Be careful not to overcook, as this can distort the shapes.
Step 10
Once cooked, transfer the Spam and Zucchini Fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. If any parts look uneven or messy, you can trim them neatly with scissors.
Step 11
Voilà! Your beautifully shaped and delicious Spam and Zucchini Fritters are ready. Enjoy them as a satisfying meal with a warm bowl of rice!
