Title: Old Jerusalem Zucchini Pancakes
Categories: Pancake Jewish Breakfast
Yield: 1 Servings

6		Zucchini (3 pounds)
		Salt and freshly ground
		Pepper to taste
1		Onion, peeled and diced
2	tb	Chopped parsley
2	tb	Chopped dill
2	lg	Eggs
1/2	c	Matzoh meal
1	tb	Vegetable oil and oil for
		Frying

1. Grate the unpeeled zucchini, place over a strainer, sprinkle with salt and drain for a half-hour. Squeeze to remove remaining liquid. 2. In a mixing bowl, place the zucchini, salt and pepper, onion, parsley, dill, eggs, matzoh meal and 1 tablespoon oil. Form into small patties. 3. In a heated skillet, pour a thin layer of vegetable oil. When sizzling, fry the pancakes for a few minutes on each side. Drain and serve.

Yield: 20 patties.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 60 calories, 4 grams fat, 20 milligrams cholesterol, 9 milligrams sodium, 1 gram protein, 5 grams carbohydrate.

Adapted from "The Delights of Jerusalem" by Rena Valero (Steimatzky, 1985) New York Times 12/4/96

From: Michael Loo Date: 06 Dec 96 National Cooking Echo Ä

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