Day 19 - zucchini steaks

This is actually a favorite of mine in summer times, because these steaks are especially good when served cold (and zucchinis are in season).

ZUCCHINI STEAKS
Serves: 2

1 very large zucchini or 2-3 small ones
1 egg
a few spoons of breadcrumbs
a few spoons of flour
salt & pepper
other spices to taste (fennel should go well)
ground sesame / flax seeds (optional)
drop of olive oil

Wash the zucchini & grate them in a large bowl. Season with salt and let it for 10 - 15 minutes. In this time the zucchinis will let some water, so then you just press the flesh together and drain the water, removing it from the bowl.

Season with other spices (and seeds) & beat an egg. With a fork, mix the egg with the zucchinis, combining everything well. Then, add a few spoons of breadcrumbs, so that it soaks the remaining waters and the mixture thickens. Add 2 spoons of flour as well, mix well. By this time you should be able to form steaks with your hands. Get a big ball of zucchinis and press & form a steak. Roll in flour.

Heat a pan with a drop of olive oil and place your "steaks" in the pan, frying on medium heath. When they brown on one side, flip over and fry on the other side as well. Remove from pan.

You can serve hot or cold, but I do preffer them cold, so I would usually make this the day before or in the morning and let them cool off. Ideal also as a lunch box meal.