FRIED SQUASH BLOSSOMS

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These blooms look too pretty to eat. The tender petals are light, with just a hint of squash flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces buffalo mozzarella
12 squash blossoms
6 salt-cured anchovies, rinsed and torn in half
1 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
Coarse salt
1 cup sparkling water, plus more if needed
3 cups olive oil

Steps:

  • Divide mozzarella into 12 equal pieces. Carefully open 1 blossom, and insert 1 anchovy half and 1 mozzarella piece. Twist shut; transfer to a plate, and cover with a damp towel. Repeat with remaining blossoms, anchovies, and mozzarella.
  • Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Whisk in sparkling water. (Batter will be thick; add more water if needed for a pancake-batter-like consistency.) Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast-iron) until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 350 to 360 degrees. Dip blossoms into batter. Working in batches, fry blossoms, rolling in oil to coat, until lightly browned and crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper-towel-lined plates; season with salt.

Karina Castillo
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These were so good! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Kiyas Misari
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These were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some herbs or spices to the batter next time.


nomey plays
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I've been looking for a good fried squash blossom recipe, and this one is perfect! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Tristan Boyd
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These were absolutely delicious! I love the combination of the crispy batter and the tender flowers.


Janet Wangeci
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These were a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try pan-frying them next time instead of deep-frying.


Shahin alam Hridoy
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but I really enjoyed these fried squash blossoms. The batter was crispy and flavorful, and the flowers were tender and juicy.


Koketso Lehong
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These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! The flowers were so delicate and flavorful.


Hridoy Side
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I love the idea of using squash blossoms in a savory dish! This recipe is a great way to change up my usual vegetable routine.


Mi Faruk
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The batter was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flowers themselves were delicious. I'll try using a thinner batter next time.


Raeed alteha
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I've never tried squash blossoms before, but I'm so glad I did! This recipe is a great way to showcase their unique flavor.


Gulam Jutt
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These were a big hit at my brunch! Everyone loved the unique flavor and delicate texture.


Ahmed A A Ibrahim
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The flowers were a bit too oily for my taste, but the batter was delicious. I think I'll try baking them next time.


MdShabuj Khan
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These were so easy to make and turned out so well! I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Stephen Hamilton
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The squash blossoms were a bit delicate and fell apart easily when frying, but the flavor was amazing. I'll try using a different batter next time.


Mam Moree
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This is such a creative and delicious way to use squash blossoms! I love the combination of flavors and textures. Will definitely be making this again.


Suleyda Ramirez
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These fried squash blossoms were a hit at my dinner party! The batter was light and crispy, and the flowers were perfectly tender and flavorful. I definitely recommend this recipe.