Fried Zucchini Flowers - Fiori di Zuca Friti
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- Aug 17
- 2 min read
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Fried Zucchini Flowers - Fiori di Zuca Friti
Pan fried zucchini flowers (called sciurilli in Naples) are a light and wholesome appetizer, side dish or simply a snack, perfect for enriching our tables during the summer months.
Our family’s original recipe (from Andretta, Avellino) is one of the simplest, easiest and lightest recipes you’ll be able to find. It’s made without filling, batter or breading.
These zucchini flowers are a tasty dish made with only 5 simple ingredients.
It’s the ideal simple and easy preparation to fully enjoy the flavour of this unique and colourful edible flower. And now …
Well, tie your apron strings and let’s get in the kitchen !
INGREDIENTS:
15 zucchini flowers
4 large eggs
1 1/2 - 2 cups (180 g-240g) of flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Neutral oil for frying
DIRECTIONS: HOW TO CLEAN THE FLOWERS
1) Remove the outer petals and the inner stamen. Rinse under very slow running cold water. Pat dry well with paper towel. Blossoms are very delicate. Don’t stress if they tear.
DIRECTIONS: OUR FAMILY’S ORIGINAL RECIPE
1) In a large bowl, whisk well your eggs.
2) In a separate bowl, add your flour.
3) Heat oil, about 1 1/2”(3.5cm) in a frying pan, over medium/high heat. Test by adding a few drops of eggs. It should sizzle.
4) Gently dip the flowers in the egg, then in the flour. Assuring that the zucchini flowers are well coated. Fry in batches 4-6 (depending on the their sizes. Sprinkle salt & pepper to taste.
5) Fry each side until golden brown. You will know when to flip them over, when the outer part of the flowers are golden. This will take about 2-3 minutes on each side.
6) Place them on a dish lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
Then transfer them onto a wire rack. This will keep them crispy and prevent the zucchini flowers from becoming soggy.
7) Repeat till all the zucchini flowers are fried.
Any leftovers can be placed in the refrigerator and reheated in a frying pan with very little oil (over stovetop), but then again, who are we kidding. It’s not likely that you’ll have any leftovers ! 😂
Enjoy ! 😉
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