Recently on a trip to Thames Farm to pick up some more pastured chicken, Amy Thames sold me some Kennebec Potatoes and Pattypan Squash from their garden.
What is Pattypan Squash? Pattypan squash is a species of summer squash notable for its small size, round and shallow shape, and scalloped edges, somewhat resembling a small toy top, or flying saucer. The name "pattypan" derives from "a pan for baking a patty" (Wikipedia).
I'd never tried Patty Pan Squash before, but she told me it's similar to yellow squash so I figured I'd give it a try. Oh my goodness, I'm so glad I did ... it's delicious!!! Because I really don't like it much when summer squash gets too soft, I decided to fry it once I coated it with cornmeal. Yummmmy!!!
Recipe
Ingredients
Pattypan Squash
1 farm fresh egg
Oil for frying (your choice)
1/2 cup Cornmeal
1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Course-ground black pepper
Method
Whisk egg in a small bowl. Mix cornmeal with garlic powder and course-ground black pepper and place mixture into zip-top bag.
Slice Pattypan Squash into 1/4-inch slices. Dip slices into egg and then toss to coat in zip-top bag. Place slices on a cooling rack over some paper towels and let sit about 30 minutes before frying.
Add about 1/2-inch oil to fry pan, heat to 350 degreesand fry Pattypan Squash pieces about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Let drain on paper towels and serve while hot.
Enjoy,
Mary
I’m going to try this today. Just harvested loads of patty pans from my garden. I don’t eat eggs so will find an alternative.
ReplyDeleteYou could use buttermilk or even water.
DeleteI just dredge mine in flour, salt and pepper and fry.
DeleteHilarious! Just as I began reading this recipe, my Silver Sebright chicken, named Misty, started cackling very loudly. I went out on the porch to see if she was in danger of some sort, and she had just laid an egg on our back porch glider! So...1 farm fresh egg? Check!
ReplyDeleteHow cool!
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