Zucchini Rolls with Cucumber-Cheese Filling
Description
A delicious snack for any gathering. To make the filling, you can use either store-bought cheese or prepare it yourself. Blend regular cottage cheese with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy, and the filling you make from it will be even tastier and more tender than store-bought.
Instructions
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Step 1
To prepare zucchini rolls with a cucumber-and-cheese filling, gather all the necessary ingredients. Wash the zucchini and dill, then pat them dry with paper towels.
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Step 2
Grate the salted cucumber on a coarse grater and squeeze out the excess brine so the filling does not turn out too runny. Transfer the cream cheese to a deep bowl, add the grated cucumber, chopped dill, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 3
Thoroughly mix the filling.
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Step 4
Cut the zucchini into thin slices, lightly dredge in flour, and fry in heated oil for about a minute on each side or until tender.
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Step 5
Place the fried zucchini slices on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
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Step 6
Next, place a heaping tablespoon of the prepared filling on each slice of zucchini and roll it into a roll.
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Step 7
The finished rolls can be served immediately after cooking, or refrigerate them for a couple of hours before serving.