Week 5 - Bits and Pieces (part 2 of 2)

On Saturday, operating under the "side dish + appetizer = meal" equation, I opted for a simple but delicious little appetizer for a friends appetizer.

These are very flavorful little zucchini sticks but more messy and time consuming to make than I was counting on. Thankfully Brian pitched in with the frying so I could get them done on time and get out the door. 

FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Source: FamilyCircle All-time Favorite Recipes

1/2 c. all-purpose flour - 1/2 tsp. salt - 2 eggs - 1/4 c. milk - 1 1/4 c. dry seasoned bread crumbs - 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini, cut into 2.5 x .5 x .5-inch stick - Vegetable oil - Tomato sauce for serving

1. Combine flour and salt on a sheet of waxed paper. Combine eggs and milk in a small bowl. Place bread crumbs on a second sheet of waxed paper. Coat zucchini with flour mixture; dip in egg mixture; coat with break crumbs; place on a baking sheet. Place sheet in freezer 10 minutes.

2. Pour oil into skillet to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat oil to 350 degrees.

3. Add zucchini to hot oil; fry, turning with a slotted metal spoon, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon to paper toweling to drain. Keep hot in a warm oven until all are fried. Serve with tomato sauce if you wish. 

What Brian says:

It's zucchini, but it's fried.  Mmmmm.

Brian's rating:*****