2 Secret Ingredients For the Best Fried Zucchini Flowers

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch makes a lighter batter.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Cut or pinch off the flower seles at the base of the petals.

Open the flower to check for insects.

Wash the flowers under cool running water.

Lay the flowers upside down in a colander to drain out any water.

In a large bowl, mix regular flour, semolina flour, a pinch of salt, and saffron.

Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, mixing until you have a smooth, fluid but consistent batter.

Gently open each flower and place your filling inside (options include fresh mozzarella, ricotta cheese, cooked ham, boiled egg, parmesan, provola, kacho cavalo, or salami).

Close the tips of the petals after filling them.

Dip each flower in the batter, ensuring it is coated.

Deep fry the flowers in hot olive oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes, turning to cook evenly.

Lay the fried flowers over a kitchen paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Serve immediately while warm and crisp.

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