"Antipodean Bucket Farmer" wrote in message
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In article , "loki"
aotearoa.invalid says...

And then there are deep fried battered zucchini flowers, that are
scrummy and further reduce the number of
flowers around. ;-)


Really? I should try that. What is your recipe?

Here's one:

Ingredients:

8 Zucchini Squash Blossoms

BATTER:
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon salt

CHEESE FILLING:
3 oz. Goat cheese
3 oz. Cream Cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 Clove Garlic, minced or pressed
Salt and Pepper to Taste


Vegetable Oil for Frying
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Salsa for Garnish

Directions:

First, in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, water, milk, egg and salt.
Let sit for one hour.

Dip the squash blossoms in cold water and drain them thoroughly on paper
towels. Remove the stamens from the male blossoms.

In a small bowl, mix all filling ingredients until smooth. Fill each squash
blossom with 2 teaspoons of filling.

Fill a heavy saucepan or skillet with oil to a depth of 2 inches. Heat over
medium heat to 375 degrees. Dip a few squash blossoms into batter, covering
entire blossom, and drop into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1
minute, turn over and fry on the other side. Remove with a slotted spoon and
drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining blossoms, being careful not
to overcrowd the pan. Add salt and pepper and serve immediately


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