Fried Zucchini Flowers Recipe - Cooking Index
Vegetable oil - for frying | ||
2 | Egg yolks (large) | |
1 cup | 237ml | Ice water |
1 cup | 62g / 2.2oz | All-purpose flour |
12 | Zucchini flowers with stems | |
Kosher salt - to taste | ||
Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste |
Pour 3 inches of oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy pot and heat to 375 degrees.
In a deep mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks and pour in the ice water; mix to combine. Add the flour and continue to mix until the batter is the consistency of heavy cream.
Dip 2 zucchini flowers at a time in the batter to coat completely, letting the excess drip off. Fry the flowers in the hot oil for 2 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
Drain the fried flowers on a platter lined with paper towels, season with salt and pepper while they are still hot. Repeat with the remaining zucchini flowers.
This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
Source:
FOOD 911 with Tyler Florence - (Show # FO-1D47) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK
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