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Deep-fried Courgette Flowers

Courgette flowers stuffed with lemon ricotta, deep-fried in a light batter, and served with a zesty fennel mint salad.

VegetarianAppetiserRicottaCourgette FlowersFrying
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
545.6
kcal / serving
2182.4 kcal total
Carbs
41.4g
per serving
165.6 g total
Fat
38g
per serving
152.1 g total
Protein
11.2g
per serving
44.8 g total
Cook Time
10
minutes
Serves
4
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Bicarbonate Soda
Dairy
225
g
Ricotta
100
ml
Crème Fraîche
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest and juice only
1
piece
Lemon
juice only, for salad
GrainsCereals
1
cup
Plain Flour
for dusting
200
g
Plain Flour
for batter
Liquids
250
ml
Carbonated Water
ice cold
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
pinch
Salt
for batter
1
tbsp
Mint
finely chopped
OilsFats
300
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
4
piece
Courgette Flowers
with the baby courgette stems left on
1
piece
Fennel Bulb
finely sliced

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