Zucchini Rosti with Shredded Cheddar Cheese

A Quick yet Healthy meal is what a working mom needs sometimes…

As a working mom of 3 growing up kids, this dish is a go to recipe when I just feel like taking it easy and yet insist on a healthy meal for my loved ones.

I used a simple handheld shredder, get the zucchini done, get it salted for an hour, simple mixing and we are ready to pan fry. Minimalist for me!

I hope this dish relieve you when you need it…cheers

Guest Chef, Ilyn

Print recipe here: Zucchini Rosti With Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Key facts:

Preparation time: 15 mins
Waiting Time: 1 hour
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Total: 1 hr 40 mins
Serves: 6 pax

Ingredients

1kg to 1.2kg of organic zucchini (150g to 200g per pax which is about 4 to 5 zucchini)
2 tablespoons of chopped green onion
2 tablespoons of coarsely chopped parsley
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1.25 cups of self-raising flour
2 teaspoons of ground turmeric powder
1 teaspoon of paprika powder
3 natural eggs
Rocket Salad
Cherry Tomatoes (halved)

Method:

Wash zucchini thoroughly and set aside
Using your choice of shredder, process the zucchini in a large bowl
For every stalk of zucchini shredded, sprinkle some salt before adding a new layer/shredded stalk
Transfer shredded zucchini to strainer
Leave zucchini for an hour minimally (up to 2 hours), squeezing* it in thrice interval to get rid of its water. Discard the water.
Transfer the shredded zucchini to a large bowl. There is no need to rinse the zucchini
Add in the turmeric, paprika, flour, cheese, green onions, parsley，garlic ＆ eggs (beat the egg before pouring in)
Mix the batter using a fork to blend all ingredients, ensuring no lumpy flour. Do not overbeat
Heat up 3 to 4 tablespoon of olive oil in pan
Spoon batter to form pancake size rosti
3 mins on each side over medium fire, using the back of spatula to flatten the batter
Ready to serve when golden brown on surface and crispy at the side
Dress up the plate with rocket and cherry tomatoes the way you like it!