Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 lb

fresh spinach

stemmed, rinsed and chopped

1 lb

zucchini

peeled

1 lb

potato

peeled

1 unit

onion

2 unit

eggs

0.5 cup

flour

1 tsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

dried ground coriander

1 pinch

white pepper

1 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

canola oil

Step 1
~3 min

Grate potatoes, zucchini, and onion using a food processor or by hand.

Step 2
~3 min

Squeeze out the excess liquid from the grated vegetables to prevent soggy fritters.

Step 3
~3 min

In a large bowl, combine the grated and squeezed vegetables with chopped spinach, eggs, flour, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.

Step 4
~3 min

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Step 5
~3 min

Heat enough canola oil to cover the bottom of a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 6
~3 min

Spoon the batter into the hot skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 7
~3 min

Cook the fritters until they are crisp and golden brown on one side.

Step 8
~3 min

Flip the fritters and cook until the other side is also crisp and golden brown.

Step 9
~3 min

Transfer the cooked fritters to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 10
~3 min

Keep the finished fritters warm in a low oven until all the batter is used.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve the fritters immediately while they are still warm and crispy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated vegetables to prevent soggy fritters.

Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to ensure even cooking.

Serve with a dipping sauce like yogurt or tahini.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Batter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with a main course.

Serve as a snack with a dipping sauce.

Serve as part of a mezze platter.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Israeli Salad
Hummus
Baba Ghanoush

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Israel

Cultural Significance

Represents the fusion of flavors and ingredients common in Israeli cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Snack
Side dish
Quick meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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