Zucchini Flowers Recipe
Fried zucchini flowers stuffed with fresh mozzarella and topped with ricotta cheese.
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Ingredients
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Filling
Batter
Zucchini Flowers
Method
Prepare the Filling
- 1
Mix the Filling Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the fresh mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, chopped fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Prepare the Zucchini Flowers
- 2
Stuff the Flowers
Gently open each zucchini flower and remove the stamen from the center. Fill each flower with the cheese mixture, being careful not to overfill.
Make the Batter
- 3
Prepare the Batter
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, sparkling water, and salt until smooth. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
Fry the Zucchini Flowers
- 4
- 5
Fry the Stuffed Flowers
Dip each stuffed zucchini flower into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Carefully place them in the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried zucchini flowers with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot, topped with additional ricotta cheese if desired.