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Zucchini Flowers (#2)
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Zucchini Flowers (#2)

Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 18-24 zucchini flowers cleaned and dried and stems removed
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 garlic cloves minced finely
  • teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 4-5 basil leaves fresh, sliced
  • 1 C flour all purpose
  • 1 C beer
  • 1 T milk
  • Salt for finishing
  • 2 C vegetable or canola oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks. Add garlic, black pepper and basil. Add flour, whisk in beer and milk. Adjusting the amount of beer you use. You want to create a thick batter (pancake like). Use more or less as needed. Don't over mix, whisk only until combined and consistency is achieved.
  • Allow batter to sit 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in pot over medium/high heat to about 350.
  • Dip flowers in batter and place in hot oil, about 2-3 at a time. Cook 2-4 minutes, flip over and cook another 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Transfer to paper towel lined plate and immediately season with salt.
  • Serve while still hot/warm.