Zucchini flower fritters by Laurent Mariotte

Ingredients

4 servings

• 12 zucchini flowers attached to the fruit
• 100 g flour
• 50 g cornstarch
• 20 cl beer
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lemon (juice)
• 1/2 packet baking powder
• 2 sprigs of mint
• fine salt
• Espelette pepper
• olive or peanut oil (for frying)
• pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the cornstarch, flour, and baking powder in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, mix, and stir in the beer.

2. 2

   Detach the zucchini flower from the fruit. Grate the zucchini into a bowl. Season with olive oil, lemon, and chopped mint.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a large frying pan, dip the zucchini flowers in the batter, and place them in the hot oil. Let fry for 2 minutes on each side.

4. 4

   Drain on paper towels, arrange the zucchini salad, and place the zucchini flower fritters on top. Serve.