Fried zucchini in sesame flour breading – a crispy and healthy snack

Zucchini is a very popular summer vegetable loved by many. You can fry, bake, stew it, or even make jam from it. Among the many cooking methods, frying zucchini remains the most popular. And there are lots of ways to fry zucchini — with spices, herbs, in batter, or in various types of breading.

If you’re a fan of spicy vegetable appetizers, you’ll definitely enjoy zucchini in sesame flour breading. The nutty taste of sesame powder and the crispy crust will bring true gastronomic pleasure, even for the most demanding gourmets.

This dish not only tastes great but is also very good for your health. Sesame flour contains a record amount of calcium and potassium — essential elements for supporting the musculoskeletal system and preventing diseases like arthritis, arthrosis, coxarthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and more.

In addition, flour made from sesame seeds is rich in B vitamins (especially B1, B2, B5, B6, B9), vitamin PP, and zinc — a trace element with powerful anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

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Ingredients for Spicy Fried Zucchini with Sesame Flour Breading

For this dish you need:

• 1 zucchini;
• ½ cup sesame powder (sesame flour);
• ½ cup breadcrumbs;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 egg;
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying);

Step-by-step cooking instructions

Wash the zucchini, cut off the ends, and slice it into not-too-thin rounds or slices. Place the vegetable slices on a cloth or clean kitchen towel and leave for 30 minutes to let the juice drain.

Meanwhile, prepare the breading: mix sesame flour, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until combined. In a separate bowl, beat the egg. If desired, you can add some of the spices to the egg.

Heat a frying pan over medium heat, then add the vegetable oil. After a few minutes, coat each zucchini slice in the breading mixture on both sides, dip it in the beaten egg, and fry for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden.

Place the ready zucchini on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve warm — although fried zucchini with sesame breading is just as tasty when cold.

Notes:

In addition to corn, camelina, or sunflower oil, you can use mustard oil for frying zucchini — it will give them a particularly aromatic and spicy touch. This oil also has a high smoke point and is suitable for various types of heat treatment.

A great selection of healthy oils, frying oil sets, grains, and nuts can be found at CraftOil — a Ukrainian store for healthy products and certified equipment.