Zucchini Patties with Smoked Scamorza

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini ((400g/14oz))
• 100 g (1 cup) smoked scamorza cheese (grated)
• 1 egg
• 120 g (1 cup) fine breadcrumbs
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 small handful fresh basil (finely chopped)
• 1 pinch of Nutmeg
• 1-2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano (finely grated)
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Grate the zucchini using a box grater, then squeeze as much water out of them as possible using a cheesecloth or kitchen towel.

2. 2

   Place the grated zucchini in a bowl and add the breadcrumbs, scamorza and parmigiano cheese, fresh basil (chopped), egg, nutmeg and crushed garlic clove. Add a good pinch of salt and pepper, then stir well to combine (I find it easy to start with a spoon, then finish mixing with my hands until well combined).

3. 3

   Form the mixture into 8 patties (cakes) and set aside on a plate.

4. 4

   Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan on a medium heat and fry the zucchini cakes for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown (I do 4 at a time), then serve.