Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Savoury Courgette Flower Fritters
Learn to make these golden, crisp courgette flower fritters – perfect for a light starter or a tasty sharing plate.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 16 large courgette flowers
- ✓ 2 eggs
- ✓ 1 tablespoon grated Sicilian pecorino cheese
- ✓ Plain flour
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Courgette flower fritters are a true Sicilian treat, ideal for a cheeky aperitif or a delightful starter. Picture wandering through Sicily’s charming streets, where the scent of the sea mingles with bustling market aromas, and the bright golden courgette flowers catch your eye. Today, I’ll take you on a little culinary journey, sharing how in central-eastern Sicily these fritters are a beloved tradition. Soft, flavoursome, and bursting with authentic island taste, they’re best enjoyed in the summer months when courgette flowers are at their prime – especially with a nice glass of Sicilian wine.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Trim the stalks from the courgette flowers and give them a careful wash to ensure no little critters are hiding inside.
- 2
Roughly chop the flowers once they’ve been dried with kitchen paper.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk the eggs and stir in the pecorino, a pinch of salt, a dusting of black pepper, and two tablespoons of plain flour.
- 4
Add the chopped courgette flowers and mix thoroughly. If the batter feels too runny, fold in another tablespoon of flour.
- 5
Allow the mixture to rest for around ten minutes.
- 6
Heat a good splash of extra virgin olive oil in a deep pan and scoop spoonfuls of the batter in, forming small fritters.
- 7
Fry until golden and crisp on both sides, then drain on kitchen paper to soak up any excess oil.
- 8
Serve the courgette flower fritters piping hot.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an extra flavour twist, stir in some Sicilian mountain oregano and a teaspoon of tomato purée to the batter.
📦 Storage
- • Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
- • Warm them in the oven at 180°C for 5 to 10 minutes to restore their crispiness.
- • Avoid freezing cooked fritters to preserve their lovely texture.
🍷 Pairing
These courgette flower fritters are a lovely match with a robust Sciacca Sangiovese, a red wine with intense notes that complement the fritters beautifully.
Give these lovely courgette flower fritters a go at home – they’re simple, satisfying, and full of sunshine. Whether you’re sharing them with friends over a lazy summer evening or serving them as a charming starter, they bring a little slice of Sicilian magic to your table. Do try the recipe, and don’t forget to pass on the joy by sharing them with those you love.
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