How To Prepare Delectable Zucchini Pancakes

How To Prepare Delectable Zucchini Pancakes

I’m sure pretty much everybody at one time or another had really great pancakes out of potatoes but have you tried pancakes made out of zucchinis?

When I was still a kid, I already was a big fan of potato pancakes and I’d gobble them up everyday and not get tired of them. Then 1 day as I got home from school, my mom was waiting for me with a plateful of potato pancakes (or so I thought).

As I was eating the yummy pancakes I noticed something a bit weird with the taste so I asked my mom what it was. She just told me that she was using another type of potato. Later on after I finished eating dinner, she then asked how my pancakes were. I told her that it was as great as ever then that was when she told me that I wasn’t eating potato pancakes but rather zucchini pancakes.

Imagine my surprise at that. It tasted so good. So I asked mom for the recipe & I’ve been cooking these pancakes whenever I get the chance. Below is my mom’s recipe for those great tasting pancakes.

1 lb of zucchini (about 2 medium sizes)
1/2 c flour (all-purpose)
1 egg (large)
1 red chili – finely chopped
1/4 c scallions – finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Grate zucchini on the large holes of a box grater. Squeeze out the juice of the grated zucchini. Next, into your mixing bowl add grated zucchini, flour, egg, scallions, chili and salt and pepper to taste. Mix really well. Set a big skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add enough oil to pan fry your pancakes. When oil is hot add a spoonful of batter to your oil. You will be able to fry at least 4 pancakes inside your pan.

Cook until golden and brown then flip over your pancakes and cook the other side until golden and browned as well. Remove to a plate lined with paper towel and repeat with the rest of the batter adding more oil as necessary. Serve immediately with sour cream, yogurt, chili sauce or plain.

Note: I didn’t add enough salt to the batter so I sprinkle some salt on these pancakes right after frying them.

You could also attempt other variations of these pancakes. You could turn them into that delicious dessert dish instead of a light side dish. The options are endless. You just have to be creative and get experimental.

This recipe from my mom truly makes really great tasting pancakes. Hopefully, you get to test this out and serve for family meals. I’m sure your kids will love them. It’s a great way to sneak in veggies to their diet too