Authentic Stuffed Zucchini Flowers (Print Version)
Delicate zucchini flowers filled with cheese and herbs, then fried until golden and crisp. Perfect for any gathering.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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12 fresh zucchini flowers
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
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1 anchovy fillet, finely chopped
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Batter
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup sparkling water
→ For frying
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Vegetable oil, enough for frying
# Steps:
01 -
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, egg, mozzarella, and anchovy if using. Season with salt and pepper, and stir until smooth.
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Gently open each flower and remove the stamens. Fill each flower with 1-2 teaspoons of the ricotta mixture, twisting the tops to close.
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In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and sparkling water until smooth. The batter should have a light and thin consistency.
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Heat approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
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Dip each stuffed zucchini flower in the batter, letting excess batter drip off. Carefully fry in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
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Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried zucchini flowers from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with lemon wedges or marinara sauce.