Zucchini Fritters

We were visiting my husband's mother last weekend and she made these delicious fritters with zucchini from her garden.  I can't wait to try it myself!

Zucchini Fritters

1 lb (or 1 medium) zucchini squash, grated
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp herbs (she used dill & oregano)
1/2 hot pepper, finely chopped
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup cheese
1 egg
canola oil, for frying

Spread the grated zucchini on a dish towel and put salt on top.  Let it sit for about 15 minutes and squeeze all the moisture out of it.  It will fall off the towel when it is dry enough.  Put the grated zucchini in a bowl.  Squeeze the onion and hot pepper in the same way.

Mix the zucchini, onion, hot pepper, herbs, bread crumbs, cheese and egg in the bowl.  Form into small patties and place on a plate.  Refrigerate for an hour.

Heat 1/4" canola oil in frying pan.  Cook fritters until golden on both sides.  Remove from pan and drain on paper towel. 

Optional:  Top each fritter with a little pepper jelly or sweet & sour sauce