Zucchini potato pancakes

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Medium potatoes, peeled, grated
3Medium zucchini, seeded, grated
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBlack pepper - fresh ground
2Large eggs - lightly beaten
2tablespoonsFlour
¼cupBeer
Vegetable oil

Directions

Squeeze excess liquid from vegetables (potatoes, zucchini, shallots), using your favorite method (press in colander, wrap in towel, etc.). Mix dry veggies with the remaining ingredients except oil. Heat about ⅛ inch oil in a heavy pan over medium heat, for about 1 minute. Put batter in hot oil by the tablespoon, and carefully flatten each to form a pancake. Cook until golden (about 4 minutes), then turn and cook for 1 more minute; transfer to a paper towel.