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Deep-fried courgettes with tomato sauce

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 1
Dietary Vegetarian
From Ready Steady Cook

Method


  1. For the tomato sauce, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for three minutes, or until softened.

  2. Add the chilli flakes, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. Add the parsley and basil and stir well, then pour the sauce into a bowl.

  4. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.

  5. For the deep-fried courgettes, place the vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat until a small cube of bread sizzles and turns golden when dropped into it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)

  6. Dip the courgettes first in the milk and then dredge in the flour. Repeat this process with the milk and flour, then carefully place the courgettes into the hot oil and fry for three minutes, or until golden. Carefully remove the courgettes with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

  7. To serve, place the courgettes onto a warm plate, sprinkle with salt and serve the tomato sauce alongside.

Ingredients

For the tomato sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • pinch dried chilli flakes
  • 400g/14oz canned tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • handful fresh basil
  • handful fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp grated cheddar

For the deep fried courgettes

  • 400ml/14fl oz vegetable oil, for deep frying
  • 1 courgette, cut into 4 long strips
  • 100ml/3½fl oz milk
  • 75g/3oz self-raising flour, seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper

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