These spicy zucchini latkes are a deliciously different take on traditional potato latkes.
They're flavoured with chilli flakes and garlic and the result is a flavourful latke with a crispy outer and spicy, juicy, creamy inner.
Here’s how to make them.
Ingredients
- 3 (480g/17 oz) courgettes
- 1 large / 4 small (390g/14 oz) potatoes
- 1 red onion
- 3 medium eggs
- 1 tbsp garlic puree
- 40g (1.5 oz) plain flour
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
- 1 rounded tsp dried chilli flakes
- 200ml (6.75 floz) coconut oil
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and onion, top and tail the courgettes, then grate on the medium side of a grater.
Put the grated vegetables in a clean, cloth tea towel.
Twist and squeeze over a bowl until no more liquid comes out.
You can throw the liquid away, or decant it into a sealed container for use in a soup later. Return the grated veg to the bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix the eggs with the flour, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth. Don't worry if there are a few lumps.
Pour the egg mix onto the grated vegetables and mix well.
I find a fork works best for this job, just make sure you get right down to the bottom of the bowl so that everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle on the chilli flakes and mix well again.
Pour the oil into a frying pan until it's about 1/2 inch deep, then place over a high heat.
Turn down to medium and use an ice cream scoop to pick up the batter, flatten off on top and dolloping into the pan - it should start to sizzle immediately, but if you find they're browning almost immediately, turn the heat down some more.
Fry for about 5 mins until browned underneath, then use a slotted spatula to flip them oven and fry for a couple more minutes until evenly browned on both sides.
Drain on paper towels and repeat until all the batter is used up before serving. They're wonderful for lunch with a crunchy pepper salad.
I hope you try them - if you do, please pop back and let me know how you got on. What are you thinking of serving them with?
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Spicy courgette latkes
Ingredients
- 480 g (1.06 lb) courgettes approx 3
- 380 g (13.4 oz) potatoes approx 1 large or 4 small
- 1 red onion
- 3 medium eggs
- 1 tbsp garlic puree
- 40 g (1.41 oz) plain flour
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
- 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
- 120 ml (4.06 floz) coconut oil
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and onion, top and tail the courgettes, then grate on the medium side of a grater.
- Put the grated vegetables in a clean, cloth tea towel.
- Twist and squeeze over a bowl until no more liquid comes out.
- You can throw the liquid away, or decant it into a sealed container for use in a soup later. Return the grated veg to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the eggs with the flour, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth. Don't worry if there are a few lumps.
- Pour the egg mix onto the grated vegetables and mix well.
- I find a fork works best for this job, just make sure you get right down to the bottom of the bowl so that everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle on the chilli flakes and mix well again.
- Pour the oil into a frying pan until it's about 1/2 inch deep, then place over a high heat.
- Turn down to medium and use an ice cream scoop to pick up the batter, flatten off on top and dolloping into the pan - it should start to sizzle immediately, but if you find they're browning almost immediately, turn the heat down some more.
- Fry for about 5 mins until browned underneath, then use a slotted spatula to flip them oven and fry for a couple more minutes until evenly browned on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels and repeat until all the batter is used up before serving. They're wonderful for lunch with a crunchy pepper salad.
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Oliver says
I tried this recipe and enjoyed it. I added chopped parsley, fennel seed and tagine to add spiciness. I did not have a cheese cloth so I squeezed the water out with a paper towel which was a bad idea as the paper towel became soggy and broke into bits. I either did not get all the water out or I did not have enough flour as the mixture was still a bit wet and was not binding together very well. I added panko bread crumbs which helped the mixture to bind.
I have to watch my cholesterol so I sauteed the latkes in coconut oil on both sides which browned them nicely. I didn't fry them. However the shredded potato in the center was not quite fully cooked.
Next time I will experiment by adding ginger spice to the mixture and I will bake the latkes. I might even try adding shredded coconut which might be a bit wild, but who knows? I served the latkes with mayo on the side and they were tasty. Thanks for this recipe.
Laura H says
My mum often makes these and they are simply delicious! Definitely one my favourite comfort foods but I still consider it to be fairly healthy :D
Kira says
I really want to try these! I have pinned the post :D
Annie B says
I use the big tubs of coconut oil normally but this would be far easier! This feast looks so tasty!
Jemma says
I love this oil and bought some a few weeks ago. These look delicious.
Amelia Larsen says
These look really lovely! I love using chilli and lime in my recipes.
Claire says
My vegetarian friend would love this recipe. It sounds delicious
Ayesha Farhad says
Oh my god! these look delicious! could dive in for one right now!
Sarah, Things Sarah Loves says
These sound delicious. I love courgettes and spicy food so I think I would enjoy these.
Daniella Keating says
Mm these look delicious! I'll have to give them a go.
Sarah Bailey says
Ooh these look super tasty! The recipe is really easy to follow too, thanks!
nicol says
i've been obsessed with everything courgette and have made courgette and tuna fritters a lot. will have to try this out for sure
Susanna | Ordinality says
ohh, a dollop of cream cheese on top, and these'd be absolute heaven!
Fashion and Style Police says
I like the sound of this recipe. It sounds very delicious.
MELANIE EDJOURIAN says
These look delicious and must be really healthy too which is of course an added bonus. YUM!
Baby Isabella says
I love how this post is set out and your photography. The recipe is really straight forward and easy to follow and the food looks delicious!
WhatLauraLoves says
Thanks for sharing such an easy to follow recipe. I think I will give these a go as they look really tasty! xxx
Nikki says
OOhh these sound and look yummy! I will be giving these a try!
Rachel says
These look absolutely amazing, I do love courgettes but never really quite know what to do with them x
Sam | North East Family Fun says
Mmmm these look delicious. Perfect for a weekend brunch I think (and healthier than pancakes - right)
melissa major says
o wow these look very yummy, must try and make these one day :)
Harriet from Toby & Roo says
These just look absolutely scrumptious! I love courgettes, they are a staple for me! H x
Sim @ SimsLife.co.uk says
I have always wanted to attempt Latkes - I am hoping the step by step guide will lead to a successful batch, they look super yummy! Sim x
Stephanie Merry says
These look great - thanks for sharing I'll definitely be make these soon! x
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
We call these courgette fritters in our house, and they always go down well. It's nice to start the day with lots of veggies.
Liz Mays says
Oh yum, those turned out so well. It would be awesome to try making latkes like this!
Rhian Westbury says
I made something similar to these recently but yours look so much better than mine did x
Hannah says
Oooo these sound so yummy! Not had anything similar before
Kathryn Watson says
This is one of the best cooking blogs I have seen, as I love your step by step instructions AND photographs. These look yummy and filling xx
Tara says
These look so good and they'd probably go with a lot too. Nice!
StressedMum says
These look and sound amazing, I will have to give these a try. I am ashamed to admit I have not tried cooking with coconut oil yet
Claire says
What a yummy idea! I love making anything courgett-y, so will definitely be trying this!
LaaLaa says
These look very appetising, I'd definitely like to try these one day. I need to incorporate more variety into my diet x
Ana De- Jesus says
This looks amazing, I love the sound of cooking the latkes with coconut oil and it looks delicious!
Kate - gluten free alchemist says
These really caught my eye Emily. They look and sound delicious. I will definitely have to try them x