Greek Style Zucchini Croquettes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs zucchini, thinly grated
1 large white onion, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons fresh dill, snipped
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, snipped
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
olive oil (for frying)

Preparation

Combine zucchini and onions in a colander and sprinkle with salt.
Let sit for 20 minutes and then squeeze out all the water.
Add dill, mint, egg, cheese, bread crumbs and butter, and combine well.
Fashion mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and fry- 6 at a time- in 5 1/2 inches olive oil, heated to a temperature of 325 degrees, for 2-3 minutes , or until light brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.