Zucchini Flower Fritters

The recipe for “zucchini flower fritters” uses a “batter”. It is a simple recipe with few ingredients. The ideal season for this recipe is late spring and summer. Common in various parts of Italy, the recipe is presented here in the Calabrian version. – zucchini flowers, eggs, all-purpose flour, cheese (grated as desired), basil, seed oil (for frying), salt,

Zucchini Flower Fritters

The recipe for "frittelle di fiori di zucca" (zucchini flower fritters) uses a batter. It’s a simple recipe that requires just a few ingredients. The ideal season for this dish is late spring and summer. Popular in various parts of Italy, this version is presented here in the Calabrian style.

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Course: Side dish

Cuisine: Calabrian cuisine

Servings: 4 persone

Author: Mara Rèel

Ingredients

• zucchini flowers
• nr. 4 eggs
• nr. 4 tablespoons 00 flour
• cheese grated to your liking
• basil
• a pinch salt

Instructions

• Thoroughly clean the zucchini flowers, removing the pistils.
• Beat the eggs well, then add the flour and cheese.
  
• Add a pinch of salt.
• Add the basil and finally the zucchini flowers, cut into strips.
• Heat the oil. Using a tablespoon, take some of the batter and immerse it in the hot oil.
• Turn the fritters after a few minutes.
• Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on absorbent paper when golden.

Clean the zucchini flowers well, removing the stamens.; Beat the eggs well, add the flour and the cheese. Add a pinch
of salt. Add the basil and finally the zucchini flowers, cut into strips.; Heat the oil. Using a spoon, take some batter and dip it into the oil. Turn the fritters after a few minutes.; Remove the fritters from the heat and place them on absorbent paper when golden.