Daily Cooks Challenge Recipes

Preparation

Julienne ½ the courgette to be deep fried

Cut ¼ the courgette into slices to be char grilled

Cut the remaining courgette into ribbons

For the dressing

Combine white wine vinegar, squeeze of lime juice, a little lime zest, extra virgin olive oil, ½ tsp chilli flakes and salt.  Coat the ribbons in the dressing and set aside.

For the batter

Combine the flour, soda water and paprika.  Coat the courgette chips in the batter and deep fry in hot oil until they have browned.  Place on kitchen paper to drain and season with salt.

For the Pesto

Combine garlic, ½ tsp chilli, squeeze of lime juice, and the chopped parsley.  Coat the courgette slices in the pesto and grill.

To serve layer the raw courgette on top of the char grilled courgette.  Serve the deep fried courgette on the side.  Drizzle with the remaining dressing.