On social networks and especially Instagram, you can't miss the madness of zucchini flowers ! A delight of Italian cuisine, these flowers are increasingly present on good tables, but they also seem to be popular at home. Easy to prepare , zucchini flowers can be cooked for the main course as well as for an aperitif, and they will make your taste buds travel.
To delight with zucchini flowers , they should be bought in the morning, when they are freshly picked and still open. Indeed, at the end of the day, the petals stick together and it is difficult to open them without tearing them. These flowers are usually consumed the day of purchase, but you can extend their life by a day or two by leaving them in the refrigerator.
On the side of zucchini flowers , there are males and females. The latter produce zucchini, and have a sweeter flavor, while the males only produce flowers and have a bitter taste. To eat them, cook the male flowers, while the females are eaten raw or cooked. Do not forget to remove the pistil which is bitter, before tasting the courgette flower.
In pancakes, fritters, pan-fried, fried, on pasta, pizza, risotto... Zucchini flowers can be prepared in any way possible. The zucchini flower fritters are to die for, to make them you will need flour, milk, an egg, baking powder and a little olive oil. Simple to make, this dish works wonders! You can also try stuffed zucchini flowers , with vegetables, cheese, tuna… The gorgonzola stuffing will take you to the heart of Italy in one bite.
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