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The post Squash Fritter Po’ boy first appeared on James & Everett.]]> fritter po boy 5With August being National Sandwich month, I have been a bit obsessed with celebrating this marvelous invention, and have been enjoying experimenting with some variations of my own. Then the other day I overheard someone talking about a soft-shell crab po’ boy. As I wiped the drool off my chin, I started thinking about making such a delight. Since the crabs are a bit hard to come by here in the mile high city, my imagination began working overtime. We don’t have seafood, but what we do have right now, is an over abundance of zucchini, so why not make a sandwich with squash, that would hope to satisfy my po’ boy craving. Well I have to say the results were pretty spectacular, and this one is a definite “must do again”.

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Squash fritter po' boy sandwich
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Squash Fritter Po’ boy Sandwich

A New Orleans inspired sandwich, using seasoned squash fritters.
Course Main Course, Sandwiches
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Christoph

Ingredients

  • 3 medium-sized yellow or green squash grated
  • ½ yellow onion grated
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 green onions finely sliced
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun spice
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • Hoagie style roll or French bread
  • pickle
  • tomato
  • lettuce
  • mayonnaise
  • Creole mustard

Instructions

  • Begin by grating the squash and onion into a large bowl. Add salt and mix well. Place grated squash and onions in a colander or strainer and allow to drain for 30 minutes (the salt will help to pull the liquid out). Squeeze out all remaining liquid using a potato ricer or by squeezing with paper towels.
  • Add the green onion, flour, and spices to the squash and mix well to coat. Add the egg and mix well to combine. The mixture should be somewhat thick.
  • Heat ½” of vegetable oil in a large skillet until shimmering.
  • Carefully spoon batter into the hot oil.
  • Using the back of the spoon slightly flatten the batter to make a “patty”. Fry until the edges are slightly golden, then carefully turn and cook until browned.
  • When golden brown, place on a wire rack over newspaper or a brown bag to drain.
  • To complete the sandwich, carefully split open the Hoagie (the traditional sandwich is served on a hinged roll) and spread a generous amount of mayonnaise on the bottom side of the roll. Add the pickle, lettuce, and tomato. Place the fritters in the sandwich and top with several dollops of creole mustard.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Traditional Po’boy sandwiches are made with shrimp or soft shell crab. This vegetarian version is very tasty and will really hit the spot!
Creole Mustard recipe.

 

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Deliciously fruity, packing a powerful punch, the hurricane cocktail is a great way to forget about the work week. Named for the shape of the glass it is served in, (resembling a hurricane lamp), this sweet, daiquiri style drink came into existence in a small bar in New Orleans.

During the 1930’s, Pat O’Brien owned a speakeasy in the French Quarter. When prohibition ended, O’Brien converted his operation into a legitimate establishment. Business was good, and the place was always filled with local folks sharing lively conversation, enjoying music played on the upright piano in the corner of the bar. It wasn’t long before Pat’s business was busting at the seams, so O’Brien decided to become partners with his good friend Charlie Cantrell, and together they purchased a larger building just a block away at 718 St. Peter Street, where it is still in operation today.

Whiskey, bourbon and scotch were in short supply in the early 1940’s. Local liquor men strong armed bar owners to buy large amounts of rum (which was readily available) in order to get the liquor they needed. O’Brien created the hurricane, and gave it to sailors as a way to get rid of the extra rum. Well the drink caught on, and the rest is history. Today the hurricane is as iconic to New Orleans as the saxophone and the crayfish, and no visit to the French Quarter would be complete with out one.

Pat O’ Briens Hurricane
Hurricane cocktail recipe
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Hurricane Cocktail

Believed to be the original Hurricane cocktail recipe from Pat O’Brien’s in New Orleans.
Course Cocktails
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 2 oz light rum
  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 2 oz passion fruit juice
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • ½ oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon grenadine
  • orange slice and cherry

Instructions

  • Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Strain into a Hurricane glass filled with ice.
  • Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.

 

I hope everyone enjoys a fantastic weekend!

 

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