Lithuanian zucchini semolina fritters

Lithuanian zucchini semolina fritters

Main dishes

Shredded zucchini mixed with semolina, beaten eggs, and salt, cooked into small, golden-brown patties in hot oil.

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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

3 people
  • $0.53
  • $0.80
  • $0.02
  • $0.12

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Cut the zucchini in half and grate it using a box grater. ≈ 8 min
  2. Add the semolina, salt, and beaten eggs, and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  3. Let it rest for a few minutes to allow the semolina to absorb the liquid.
  4. 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.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 medium-sized zucchini
  • ½ cup of wheat semolina
  • 2 eggs
  • salt
  • oil, for cooking

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