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christina@afroditeskitchen
August 18, 2021
These all look amazing. In Cyprus we also stuff them with rice, herbs, tomato and lots of pepper. They are cooked on the stove too. We call them “anthous”. The recipe is in my new book “Cyprus Cuisine” coming out September as well as on my website, there is a picture of them on my Instagram feed, for anyone interested.
Alaina
July 11, 2020
I would like to make fried zucchini flowers in air fryer, but I am unsure of the following:
1. Will the traditional flour and seltzer batter be too thin and drip through the holes on the air fryer tray?
2. What temperature and time in the air fryer?
1. Will the traditional flour and seltzer batter be too thin and drip through the holes on the air fryer tray?
2. What temperature and time in the air fryer?
Frank R.
October 2, 2019
I had squash blossoms in Ibiza Gran Hotel recently. Can anyone tell me where I can buy squash blossoms in The Netherlands ?
Kerstin W.
July 26, 2016
Stuff with a poultry (our scallop) based farce and steam for 12 mins ... https://www.facebook.com/VillaVelleron/photos/a.10150796969906808.474316.394722486807/10155019867366808/?type=3&theater
Tattie
June 12, 2016
I don't stuff, just dip and fry.
The batter I use is flour, salt and vinho verde wine. A pesto mayo or salsa verde is the perfect dip. A glass of the vinho verde wine is the perfect accompaniment as it cuts the fat nicely.
The batter I use is flour, salt and vinho verde wine. A pesto mayo or salsa verde is the perfect dip. A glass of the vinho verde wine is the perfect accompaniment as it cuts the fat nicely.
kristin
August 4, 2015
Turkish-style squash blossoms stuffed with a mixture of rice, sauteed onions, and fresh herbs. Drizzled with lemon juice on top.
Carlos G.
August 3, 2015
I´m from México where the "flor de calabaza" is part of the day to day cuisine. In quesadilla you can eat it raw, adding the complete flower just before serving.
Cathy
August 2, 2015
I love all the suggestions. So many possibilities.
I stuff them with a sausage mixture and bake them. http://www.cathyarkle.com/shepaused4thought/zucchini-blossoms-painting-procreating-preparation/
I stuff them with a sausage mixture and bake them. http://www.cathyarkle.com/shepaused4thought/zucchini-blossoms-painting-procreating-preparation/
Moonunitgirl
August 2, 2015
My two favorite ways are rellenos and stuffed with cheese and herbs. For the rellenos, cut a piece of queso or Monterey Jack and place in the blossom. Dip in a light batter and fry. Serve with a green chili sauce. For the stuffed one, saute some aromatics in a little olive oil. Add to ricotta cheese and some chopped basil. Stuff the blossoms. Place in a glass dish with a little water covered with plastic wrap to steam them. Microwave on high one minute. Serve with a simple fresh tomato sauce and top with parmesan.
Rhea
July 27, 2015
I use them atop a simple white pizza: get the recipe here http://www.azfoodieblog.com/grilled-squash-blossom-pizza/
Keka D.
July 27, 2015
i love them best in fritters!
check this out: http://itistastyma.blogspot.in/2013/10/pumpkin-flower-fritters-kumro-phooler.html
check this out: http://itistastyma.blogspot.in/2013/10/pumpkin-flower-fritters-kumro-phooler.html
Keka D.
July 27, 2015
and here is an interesting stuffed variation :-) the stuffing is made from poppy seed paste
https://thecurrycousins.wordpress.com/2012/07/14/kumdo-phooler-pakoda-pumpkin-flower-fritters/
https://thecurrycousins.wordpress.com/2012/07/14/kumdo-phooler-pakoda-pumpkin-flower-fritters/
Maria
July 27, 2015
I just had them in Crete, stuffed with a tomato herb rice, they were delicious.
I usually just fry them with a light batter made of flour and seltzer water. I sprinkle fleur de sal on top and have them hot.
I usually just fry them with a light batter made of flour and seltzer water. I sprinkle fleur de sal on top and have them hot.
Nancy
July 27, 2015
While I love these blossoms fried, I also want non-fried alternatives like the eggs, tacos, quesdillas, salade nicoise. Thank you members for ideas & Lindsay-Jean for reminding us.
Annada R.
July 26, 2015
I remember eating a mind-blowing salad a few years back with chinese long beans, zucchini blossoms, tomatoes that were marinated for a few hours in a vinaigrette made with soy sauce, vinegar and garlic. Delicious!
Annemch
July 26, 2015
Sauté chopped zucchini and onion in a little olive oil add salt and pepper and cook until tender. Remove from heat and add chopped red basil and chopped zucchini blossoms - serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or over penne.
MarZig
July 26, 2015
The best meal I ever had was a pasta dish at this place called gino's in Sulmona Italy. Since that trip , I have been trying to find a recipe that approximates the dish. It was a pasta dish (Chitarra/Guitar pasta)the sauce was made with Zucchini flower, probably some zucchini fruit it was sort of a shade of white with green tings..It was creamy but I am not sure that there was cream in it...had a little spice to it... I am sure they used there red garlic I am sure there were other ingredients maybe some broth??? . I wish some one could figure out how they made it. It was the BOMB. I will have to make another trip to get more!!!!!!! Maybe someone on Food 52 can figure it out!
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