AMIEs FRIED ZUCCHINI FLOWERs

• 12 pcs. zucchini flowers
• 1/3 cup plain flour
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 vegetable oil, for deep-frying
• 50 grams ricotta cheese
• 50 grams soft goat's cheese (optional)
• 1 tbsp grated parmesan
• 1 tbsp finely chopped basil
• 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 1 salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Combine the ricotta, goat's cheese, parmesan, basil and lemon zest in a bowl.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Gently open the zucchini flowers and spoon a heaped teaspoon of the mixture inside.
4. Close to encase the filling.
5. Combine the flour and water in a bowl, stirring to make a smooth batter.
6. Half-fill a large, heavy-based saucepan with oil for deep-frying.
7. Heat the oil to 180AC (350AF) or until a piece of bread browns in 15 seconds.
8. Dip the flowers in batter and fry in batches, turning occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, until crisp and golden-brown.
9. Remove using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
10. Season with salt.
11. Serves 4.

zucchini flowers, flour, water, vegetable oil, ricotta cheese, parmesan, basil, lemon zest, salt

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/337083-amies-fried-zucchini-flowers (may not work)