Zucchine in Agrodolce (Zucchini in Sweet-Sour Sauce)

Sicilians love agrodolce or sweet and sour sauce. If garlic burns it tastes bitter. This is a sweet-sour taste and bitter, burnt garlic will not enhance the finished dish.

• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 pounds zucchini
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon mint, minced
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup vinegar

METHOD

Heat oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Put in garlic cloves and cook until golden-brown. Do not burn. Lower heat if necessary. Remove when golden-brown.

Using a fork, score the sides of the zucchini. Cut into rounds that are 1/2 inch thick.

Turn up heat under oil. Let become very hot. Fry zucchini rounds until golden, turning once. Set aside when finished. It is important to work in batches, so pan heat is not lowered too much.

When all zucchini are sautéed, return them to the pan. Sprinkle with sugar and mint leaves. Sprinkle in raisins.

Stir to combine well, and sprinkle vinegar over all.

Marinating helps this recipe, and it is very good the next day.

Serves: 4

This recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

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