Italian Fried Courgette flowers Recipe

Name: Italian Fried Courgette flowers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup self-raising flour; 1 cup beer; Sea salt; 1 egg white, whisked; 8 baby courgettes (zucchini) with flowers; Vegetable oil, for frying; Sea salt; 2 red chiles, finely chopped, seeds removed; A handful of fresh mint leaves, finely sliced; A drizzle of good quality herb vinegar

Servings: persons

1 cup self-raising flour
1 cup beer
Sea salt
1 egg white, whisked
8 baby courgettes (zucchini) with flowers
Vegetable oil, for frying
Sea salt
2 red chiles, finely chopped, seeds removed
A handful of fresh mint leaves, finely sliced
A drizzle of good quality herb vinegar

1
Mix the first 3 ingredients for the batter together in a bowl.
2
Whisk the egg whites until firm and fold into the batter.
3
Cut each courgette in 1/2 lengthways, but not cutting all the way through, so you still have the flower intact on the end.
4
Heat oil for deep frying to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5
Dip each courgette with its flower into the batter, and fry in the oil until crispy and golden brown.
6
Drain them on kitchen paper, then place them on a serving plate, sprinkle with salt, chiles and mint, and drizzle with vinegar.

145

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup self-raising flour, 1 cup beer, Sea salt, 1 egg white, whisked, and more.

Yes, Italian Fried Courgette flowers falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Italian Fried Courgette flowers

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