Kolokythakia Tiganita - Greek Battered Fried Zucchini / Courgett

Ingredients

• 1 large zucchini, washed, trimmed, cut lengthwise into strips 1/8 to 3/16 inch thick
• olive oil (for frying)
• 1/2 tablespoon salt

For batter

• 8 ounces of bottled soda water
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3/4 cup tbsps all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare zucchini: Cut zucchini slices in half if they are long. Slices measuring about 3 inches long work best.

2. 2

   Put slices in a bowl, salt, and let sit 20 minutes. Pour off liquid before putting in batter.

3. 3

   Make the batter: Pour the soda into a bowl, and stir in flour and salt slowly, using a whisk or fork to mix.

4. 4

   Fry: Bring oil to high heat.Coat zucchini in the batter, use a fork to place pieces in oil and fry 5-6 minutes, until golden on both sides and batter puffs up. Drain on absorbent paper toweling just long enough to remove excess oil.

5. 5

   Serve hot. (Serves 4 as a side dish, 6-8 as an appetizer/meze.).