Fried Squash Blossom With Heirloom Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Fried Squash Blossom With Heirloom Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients:; 6 mature Squash Blossoms not quite fully bloomed; Note: trim off all but 1 inch of the stem and remove any outer leaves; 5 Tbl enriched flour; 1 Tbl Paprika; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper; 1 1/2 tsp sea salt; 2 cups peanut or grape seed oil; 1 ripe Heirloom Tomato of choice (sliced); 4 leaves of butter leaf lettuce trimmed and washed; Dressing:; 2 cups plain yogurt; 1/2 cup best food mayonnaise; 1 English or hothouse cucumber peeled and de-seeded; 1 1/2 Tbl rice wine vinegar; 2 Tbl of Sugar; 1 Tbl Fresh Parsley chopped fine; 1 Tbl Fresh chopped dill; 1 Tbl Fresh chopped tarragon; 1 Tbl Fresh chopped garlic; Salt and Pepper to taste; Garnish:; Chopped Chives

Servings: persons

Ingredients:
6 mature Squash Blossoms not quite fully bloomed
Note: trim off all but 1 inch of the stem and remove any outer leaves
5 Tbl enriched flour
1 Tbl Paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
2 cups peanut or grape seed oil
1 ripe Heirloom Tomato of choice (sliced)
4 leaves of butter leaf lettuce trimmed and washed
Dressing:
2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 cup best food mayonnaise
1 English or hothouse cucumber peeled and de-seeded
1 1/2 Tbl rice wine vinegar
2 Tbl of Sugar
1 Tbl Fresh Parsley chopped fine
1 Tbl Fresh chopped dill
1 Tbl Fresh chopped tarragon
1 Tbl Fresh chopped garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste
Garnish:
Chopped Chives

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Instructions:
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To make dressing
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Take your cucumber and place into a food processor until fully pureed, then add your vinegar, sugar, and garlic while the machine is still running. Remove your product and place into a mixing bowl and with a fine whisk add your remaining ingredients and mix together till well incorporated. Put into refrigerator until service time. Mix again just before service to make sure it is well incorporated.
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Set your plates:
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Put on each plate the two leaves of butter leaf lettuce
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And layer three slices of the tomato, place in refrigerator to keep cold
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If you wish, sprinkle your tomatoes with a touch of sea salt
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For the blossoms:
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Mix your flour, paprika, chili powder, pepper, and salt until well incorporated.
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Bring your 2 cups of oil to 325 degrees in a shallow sauterne pan so that there is about a 1/2 inch level of oil
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Wash blossoms very well in very cold water, making sure to check into the area of the stamen for any dirt or bugs. Shake off the water well. Dredge your blossoms well in the flour mixture, only the outside of the blossom needs to be done, and immediately place in the oil to fry. Do as many as you can fit in the pan at once. Fry on each side for about 30 - 45 seconds until just lightly browned. Place onto a draining rack or paper towel while you finish all six. Serve immediately and top with a few good spoons of dressing, your chives and a couple of turns of the pepper mill ENJOY!!!

1751

kcal

Calories

Fat

199

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients:, 6 mature Squash Blossoms not quite fully bloomed, Note: trim off all but 1 inch of the stem and remove any outer leaves, 5 Tbl enriched flour, and more.

Yes, Fried Squash Blossom With Heirloom Tomatoes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fried Squash Blossom With Heirloom Tomatoes

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