Delicate zucchini flowers are one of mother natures simple gifts. While seasonal, these little gems can make any meal feel special.
What you need
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Zucchini Flowers
6-8 zucchini flowers. Stamens removed.
250g soft ricotta
40g crumbled feta
40g shredded parmesean
40g shredded mozzarella
Salt & Pepper
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Beer Batter
2 cups self-rising flour
1 can or bottle beer (350mls)
Extra flour for dusting (seasoned with salt and pepper).
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Gently wipe the stems of your zucchini flowers, opening the flower and removing the stamens. Set aside.
Mix your 4 cheeses together in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
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Add a small amount of the cheese mixture inside each flower and concealing to cover the cheese fully.
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In a seperate bowl, Whisk together flour and beer in a bowl until just combined, batter will be lumpy.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to semi shallow fry to 175°c
Coat the zucchini flowers in flour to coat, shaking off excess then dip into beer batter.
Working in batches, fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and season immediately with cracked sea salt.
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Serve with a salad or enjoy on its own.
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TIP: Zucchini flowers can be stuffed with any of your favourite cheeses.
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Beer batter can be pimped up with any seasonings - try cumin, coriander, and/or paprika.
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DID YOU KNOW - Zucchini flowers have genders? What makes a male and what makes a female? The female zucchini flower has a cluster of 3 stamens inside while the male has a single one. The easiest way to tell is by the zucchini stem-the female stem is thicker and shorter while the male is taller and thinner.
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