It's been a while since I've posted on this blog but I had to share the amazing food experience I had this weekend. If you have never tried fried squash blossoms, you are missing out big time! I picked up some fresh squash blossoms at a local farmer's market and they were so incredibly delicious, it might have been sinful!!
They're most commonly served as an appetizer. Here is the simple recipe:
8 Squash blossoms
1 1/2 cup corn meal mix - I can only find the right kind of corn meal mix in the south so I bring some home with me every trip! You can also use corn meal with a little flour added.
Salt and fresh ground black pepper (I also use some white pepper)
1 egg, beaten
Cream cheese or another soft cheese of your choice (optional)
Oil (vegetable or peanut work great)
Wash the blossoms and pat dry. Trim the stems leaving the green part in tact. Remove the pistols inside the flower.
Mix the corn meal mix with salt and pepper on a plate. Beat the egg in a bowl. If stuffing, fill the blossom with cheese. Dip the blossoms into the egg and then roll them in the corn meal mixture. Add to hot oil in a skillet (be sure it's good and hot). Cook about 8 minutes until golden brown and flip them over with tongs. Cook another 5-8 minutes until golden brown on the other side. Transfer to a plate with paper towel to absorb some of the oil. Serve while hot.
I cooked half with cheese, half without and the ones without were also fantastic.
