Gluten-Free Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms (Fior di Zucca Ripieni)

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Description

A delicious, traditional spring recipe from Italy made gluten-free, but great for everyone. These will be a hit at any table!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, fresh
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese
  • 10 zucchini blossoms
  • 7 tablespoons rice flour
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup sparkling water
  • 2 tablespoons sweet rice flour
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Mix mozzarella cheese and Parmesan-Reggiano cheese together in a bowl until smooth. Stuff 1 tablespoon cheese mixture into each zucchini blossom and pinch the ends closed.
  2. Mix rice flour
  3. eggs
  4. milk
  5. sparkling water
  6. sweet rice flour
  7. salt
  8. and pepper together in a bowl. Place stuffed blossoms in flour mixture; toss gently until covered.
  9. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Fry blossoms in oil until crisp and pale golden brown
  10. about 2 minutes. Rest blossoms on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 2 mins

Total Time: 17 mins

Servings: 5

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