The doughnuts of zucchini flowers are another way to eat those fabulous blossoms and it would be a shame not to do so when it is in season.
Zucchini flower fritters are a speciality of Provençal, Nice, Italian and Balkan cuisine, made from zucchini flowers (or squashes), wrapped in batter.
ORIGIN OF THE DOUGHNUTS OF ZUCCHINI FLOWERS
A bit of history before moving on to the recipe, as it is always interesting to understand how we managed to make zucchini flower fritters at my brunch table.
Many vegetables from America remained for a long time botanical curiosities for the peasants of the old continent, and zucchini only gradually became integrated into Mediterranean and North European culinary habits in the 19th century.
However, in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, donuts were more frequently used in Mediterranean cuisine than in northern European cuisine, where crepes were preferred, both recipes being of Roman origin.
Here is another recipe just as delicious as the zucchini flower salad which, as usual, is easy to make;
Zucchini flower recipe best doughnut
HOW TO COKE DOUGHNUTS OF ZUCCHINI FLOWERS
Ingredients for 4 peopleA bouquet of zucchini flowers (about 10 to 12 flowers)
As you already know from the article you read before, I have a large preference for female flowers and if you buy them with the zucchini, you can slice them and fry them with onions in oil. You can eat them without the fuss or mixed with pasta or quinoa. It’s a very good mix.