1. What you need (4 servings) :

• 500 g (1 lb) courgette/zucchini blossoms, 2 tablepoons olive oil.
• 75g (3 0z) flour, salt, 1 egg wjite,stifly beaten.
• Oil for frying, 2 lemions, cut into wenches.

How to do it :

• Remove the stems and pistils from the flowers and wash them.
• Gently press them in a cloth to dry them.
• Make a lightly batter. Mix the oil into the flour and beat in enough water - about 175 ml (6 fl oz) - to obtain a smooth creamy consistency.
• Add a little salt and let the batter rest for an hour.
• When you are ready to cook, fold in the stiffly beaten egg white.
• Dip each flower in the batter and fry for about a minute untill the fritters are crisp and golden, turning them over once.
• Be carefull not to burn them to much.
• Lift the flowers out with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
• Serve accompanied by lemon wedges.

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