Turkish
Mücver
Turkish courgette and herb fritters
Tender Turkish courgette fritters with feta, dill and spring onion, fried until crisp-edged.
Bright, satisfying and built for real life.
This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Turkish cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.
The recipe
Mücver
Ingredients
Main
Method
- 1
Salt the courgette lightly, rest, then squeeze it extremely dry.
- 2
Mix with feta, eggs, flour, spring onions and herbs.
- 3
Spoon into hot oil and flatten into small fritters.
- 4
Fry until golden on both sides and drain before serving.
Mücver are Turkish courgette fritters, typically rich with dill and often feta, served warm or at room temperature.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Freeze only when the finished texture remains suitable; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheating
Reheat gently until piping hot throughout, unless traditionally served cold or at room temperature.
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