Name: Fried Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 1 cup (260 g) ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup (20 g) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 2 green onions, chopped; 20 zucchini blossoms; 1 1/2 cups (225 g) unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) pale beer, cold; Canola oil, for frying; Salt and pepper

Preparation

Stuffing
- In a bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each zucchini blossom with 1 tbsp of the ricotta mixture. Close the petals around the stuffing. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to fry.
Batter
- Preheat the oil in the deep fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place a wire rack over a baking sheet or line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Add the beer and whisk until just smooth.
- Dip and coat 3 to 4 blossoms at a time with the batter and gently drop into the hot oil. Beware of splattering. Fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning them halfway through cooking. Drain on the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining blossoms and batter.
- Serve as an hors d’oeuvre.

Fried Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

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