Fiori di Zucca Fritti

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

De bereidingswijze

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1. 1

   Gently clean the zucchini flowers by removing any visible dirt and carefully extracting the stamens from the inside and trimming the stems.

   Ongeveer 5 min

   Tip van de kok: Be very careful, zucchini flowers are delicate and tear easily.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.

   Ongeveer 1 min

3. 3

   Gradually add the very cold sparkling water to the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth, thin batter forms.

   Ongeveer 2 min

   Tip van de kok: The cold water helps create a crispier batter.

4. 4

   Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot to 170°C (340°F).

   Ongeveer 5 min

   Tip van de kok: Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for even frying.

5. 5

   Dip each zucchini flower into the batter, ensuring it's lightly coated on all sides.

   Ongeveer 3 min

   Tip van de kok: Allow any excess batter to drip off before frying.

6. 6

   Carefully place a few battered zucchini flowers into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

7. 7

   Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.

   Ongeveer 6 min

8. 8

   Remove the fried flowers with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

   Ongeveer 1 min

9. 9

   Serve immediately while hot, optionally with an extra pinch of salt.