BATTER-FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS 
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 c. milk
2 tbsp. oil
1 lb. zucchini, cut into 3 or 4 inch sticks
Additional flour (optional)
Oil for deep frying

HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:

4 egg yolks
1 tbsp. water or dry white wine
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of black pepper
1 tsp. lemon juice

Sift flour with baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Combine egg, milk, and 2 tablespoons oil. Slowly add to dry ingredients, beating until smooth. Pat zucchini sticks very dry and if desired dredge lightly in flour. Dip pieces, one at a time, in batter. Fry in deep oil heated to 375 degree until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with more salt, if desired.

To make sauce, beat egg yolks until thick and light colored. Mix in water and transfer to top of double boiler set over barely simmering water. Heat and stir 2-3 minutes until warm, not hot, and eggs have begun to thicken. Add butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating continuously until well blended. Cook, beating 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens enough to coat back of spoon. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and lemon juice. Serve immediately with zucchini sticks.

NOTE: Vegetables that may be substituted for zucchini include artichoke hearts, carrot stocks, cauliflower florets, parsley sprigs, sliced parsnips, and sweet potato sticks.

recipe reviews
Batter-Fried Zucchini Sticks
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 Beth (Indiana) says:
Yum!!! I made the zucchini sticks and they were great. I did add some pepper, garlic powder and more salt to the batter and so glad I did. I think it would have been very bland if I didn't. I did like the way the batter stayed on the zucchini,and it puffed up nice. I have made this before and the batter was too thin and slid off. It's a little messy and time consuming but worth it! I will be making this again very soon. I didn't make the sauce, we used ranch dressing for a dip, good stuff!! THANKS!! :)
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 Kelly (Pennsylvania) says:
This is a GREAT recipe. The batter is light and crispy, almost tempura-like, but ridiculously easy. And the hollandaise? Delish! Will definitely make again! Planning for mushrooms next!
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 Victoria (Utah) says:
Great recipe! I love how the batter puffs up. I used this batter with zucchini, yellow squash, cauliflower, and cheddar cheese sticks. It was great for all of it!! I also added more salt to the recipe than called for as well as parmesean cheese, pepper, paprika, and dried parsley. So flavorful and delicious. Will definitely make this again!

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