Broccoli Fritters
These Broccoli Fritters are the greatest comfort food for any Southern Italian. These have different names in our dialect. My nonna called them Pitullili and some call them Pitticelle; Nonna made them with the zucchini flowers and leaves. I make them with zucchini or broccoli. They don’t last long and my family loves to eat them as they come out of the hot oil. My grandson Owen, can’t get enough of them.
The Broccoli Fritter recipe is very simple and easy to follow. If you are using Broccoli, you may steam it in the microwave, put it on a dish to cool and then cut it up in small pieces. If you are using zucchini, grate it and throw it in raw. The trick is in the mixing. I took a few pictures to show you how to do this.
The Process
Place the flour, parmesan, salt and baking powder in a bowl and whisk. Make a well and add in the egg and 1/2 cup of the water. Begin stirring with a large fork.
Add another 1/2 cup of water and stir again.
The last 1/2 cup of water goes in.
Add broccoli next.
They are in the frying pan.
That sizzle adds golden goodness.
From the frying Pan they go on a plate lined with some paper towels.
A mountain of YUM!!
Broccoli Frittters
These Broccoli Fritters are the greatest comfort food for any Southern Italian.
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized broccoli steamed or 2 cups raw shreeded zucchini
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4 tbsp canola oil frying
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
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Combine the dry ingredients.
Make a well and add eggs and 1/2 cup water.
Stir with a large fork adding the rest of the water in 1/2 cup increments.
Place a non stick frying pan with oil on the stove.
Scoop out fritters in 1/4 cup or 1/2 cup quantities. It depends on how large you like them. I used my large muffin scoop. This recipe made 20 fritters.
Thanks a million…xxoo
I make these at times, can one freeze them Renata? xox
Yes, I have frozen these. The zucchini ones keep better frozen than the broccoli. When freezing, use wax paper in between single layers. They only last for about a month in the freezer. Hopes this helps.
Looks so yummy. Have to try them when we get back from holiday 🍷🍷
Thanks Renee. Enjoy them!!