Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 cup ice water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 12 zucchini flowers with stems
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Pour 3 inches of oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy pot and heat to 375 degrees F.
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.
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By ForLoveOfCountry
Smithtown, NY
on April 13, 2013
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The reason the flowers should be picked or purchased in the closed position is because bees and wasps love their sweet nectar. Caution should always be used, however, as I have found these critters in closed flowers as well. It is best to pick them later in the day, close to sunset when bees are less active. I grow my own and there's nothing on God's green earth more delicate. Remember, if you are harvesting these, choose from those already fallen from the plant or appear ready to fall off. The flowers generally bloom only one day. **Note,If you pick them before they pollinate, you will get little to no zucchini. The flowers with the small zucchini at the base are female plants; those without the zucchini are male flowers. Both male and female must open to pollinate and produce fruit. If not pollinated, the small zucchini attached with the flower will shrivel up. Pick some of the male flowers over the females, and your crop should produce more than you can probably eat in a season.
By goldenbrown42I
Eastpointe, MI
on August 18, 2011
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De-freakin-lious. I used this batter recipe ontop of stuffing mine with herb goat cheese. FAB! Thanks Tyler! -The OliveBeats!
By sagein75_13116007
Olympia Fields, 52
on August 31, 2010
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I so look forward to zucchini flowers; this has been a well kept secret. when I make them for my friends they can't believe that we(family grew up eating these little gems. I make the same way but also add a touch of sugar.
Thank you Tyler for so many fab dishes,
lj
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