Breaded Fried Zucchini

Breaded fried courgette is a light, crisp vegetable dish that is great as a side or as a dish in its own right.

1. Cut the courgette into slices about 1 cm thick.

2. Salt them lightly, let them stand for 10 minutes, then pat off the liquid that beads out.

3. Toss the slices in flour, dip them in beaten egg, then roll them in breadcrumbs.

4. Fry both sides golden in plenty of moderately hot oil.

5. Lift them out with a slotted spoon onto paper towel.

6. Let them rest briefly.

7. Serve with rice or parsley potatoes.

Tip: Patting dry after salting is the secret to keeping the coating from going soggy during frying.