| Zucchini-Parmesan
Clouds
2 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces
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salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese - preferably Parmesano
Reggiano
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives for garnish
Shred zucchini, using the large
holes on a grater (You will have about 2 cups.) Place zucchini in a
colander and sprinkle lightly with salt; toss to coat. Let drain at
least 5 minutes. Working in batches, firmly squeeze handfuls of
zucchini to remove excess moisture. In a medium bowl, whisk together
the eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
Whisk in flour and baking powder until well blended. Stir in
zucchini, onion, and Parmesan. Preheat Dacor griddle over medium
heat. Drop tablespoons of batter onto griddle without crowding.
Cook, turning once or twice and pressing down gently with a spatula,
until both sides are light golden brown, about 4 minutes total.
Remove with a spatula and continue cooking tablespoons of remaining
zucchini mixture. (If made in advance, keep warm in a Dacor warming
drawer. Alternatively, refrigerate up to 2 days in an airtight
container; reheat in a preheated 400 degree oven until hot, about 5
minutes.) To serve, drizzle each Zucchini-parmesan Cloud with about
1/2 teaspoon sour cream and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon chopped
chives. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes about 24.
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