Lithuanian zucchini semolina fritters
Shredded zucchini mixed with semolina, beaten eggs, and salt, cooked into small, golden-brown patties in hot oil.
A simple and quick Lithuanian summer recipe. The semolina absorbs the zucchini’s moisture and helps bind the patties together.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time15 min
- Resting5 min
- Total30 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodstove
- Estimated cost$1.47 $0.49 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Low lactose
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
people
- $0.53
- $0.80
- $0.02
- $0.12
Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Cut the zucchini in half and grate it using a box grater. ≈ 8 min
- Add the semolina, salt, and beaten eggs, and mix well. ≈ 4 min
- Let it rest for a few minutes to allow the semolina to absorb the liquid.
- Cook spoonfuls of dough in hot oil until they are golden brown on both sides.
The bill
Lithuanian zucchini semolina fritters
- ½ cup of wheat semolina$0.53
- 2 eggs$0.80
- salt$0.02
- oil, for cooking$0.12
Total$1.47
that's $0.49 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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