Courgette Balls

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 medium courgettes
• 1 white onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 100 g halloumi cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 beaten egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
• 1 lemon, zest of, grated finely
• 3 tablespoons salt
• pepper
• 4 tablespoons plain flour
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 grate the courgettes and place in a colander, sprinkle with the salt and leave to seep for 30 minutes or more.
• 2 place the courgette in a clean tea towel and wring out every possible drop (this is easier with an assistant).
• 3 add the remaining ingredients, leaving out the flour and oil.
• 4 if the mixture is too runny add more breadcrumbs or a few tablespoons of flour.
• 5 roll the mixture into small balls, roll in the flour and place on a plate.
• 6 chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
• 7 when ready, shallow fry in hot oil until crispy.
• 8 serve immediately.