Stuffed zucchini flowers in extra crispy batter! A true triumph of Italian cuisine, a bite that encompasses the delicacy of the flower and the deliciousness of the filling, all wrapped in a crust that sings under your teeth.
Originating from the rural tradition, these golden jewels are an ode to simplicity and seasonality. Zucchini flowers, ephemeral and precious, are transformed into a dish rich in flavor and history. Every region of Italy holds its own recipe, with variations in the filling that range from the classic mozzarella and anchovies to more elaborate combinations with ricotta, ham, or aromatic herbs.
But the real secret of this preparation lies in the batter: light, airy, and capable of creating that irresistible crunchiness that makes every bite a unique experience. Its preparation requires attention and a few small tricks to achieve a perfect result.
Preparing to savor these zucchini flowers is like embarking on a little journey into the heart of Italian cuisine, an explosion of taste that celebrates the beauty and goodness of simple ingredients.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
- Energy 107.22 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 14.46 (g) of which sugars 0.40 (g)
- Proteins 5.86 (g)
- Fat 3.18 (g) of which saturated 1.89 (g)of which unsaturated 1.16 (g)
- Fibers 0.62 (g)
- Sodium 144.35 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 26 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 10.14 oz water
- 0.35 oz compressed yeast
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.11 oz salt
- 15 zucchini flowers
- 7 oz mozzarella
- 14 fillets anchovy
Tools
- 1 Pan
- 1 Bowl
Steps
Dissolve the yeast in 1.7 oz of water, taken from the total
Add the flour
pour the remaining water.
Add the salt
Let rest for 3 hours
Remove the pistil from all zucchini flowers
Meanwhile, the batter has risen well
You can directly dip the zucchini flowers in batter
and fry them in plenty of sunflower oil
or you can also fry them stuffed. In this case, slice the mozzarella into sticks
Add the well-drained anchovy fillet to the mozzarella stick
stuff our zucchini flowers
Dip the stuffed zucchini flowers first in flour
and then in the risen batter
and fry in plenty of peanut oil.
