Fennelparmesan Fritters With Greens In Buttermilkbacon Dressing Recipes

GREEN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Squeeze the courgettes between your hands to remove any excess moisture, or tip onto a clean tea towel and twist it to squeeze out the moisture.
• Beat the eggs in a bowl, add the broccoli, courgettes and most of the dill, and mix together. Add the flour, mix again and season.
• Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Put a large serving spoon of the mixture in the pan, then add 2 more spoonfuls so you have 3 fritters. Leave for 3-4 mins on a medium heat until golden brown on one side and solid enough for you to flip over, then flip over and leave to go golden on the other side. Repeat to make 3 more fritters (there is no need to add any more oil to the pan after the first batch). Scatter with the remaining dill to serve.

FENNEL–PARMESAN FRITTERS WITH GREENS IN BUTTERMILK–BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the dressing In a 10- to 12-inch heavy frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic, scallion, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Whisk in the bacon. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours. Make the fritters Bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan. Add 1 tsp. of salt. Using the large holes of a box grater, coarsely grate the fennel. Add the fennel to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until completely cool. Using a large spoon, press out as much water as possible from the fennel while in the strainer, and then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Place another paper towel over the fennel and press to remove more excess water. Put the bread in a food processor and process until you have coarse crumbs (you should have about 2 cups). Transfer the crumbs to a large bowl. Add the fennel, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Mix gently to combine. Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron (or nonstick) skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the batter into the oil. Press down lightly on the each fritter to form a 2-inch patty. Cook the fritters in batches until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain briefly. Arrange the greens on six serving plates. Place 2 fritters over each and drizzle with some of the dressing. Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side.