TomaProvence Squash Blossoms

TomaProvence-Stuffed Fried Squash Blossoms

Servings: 8 squash blossoms


Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sparkling water
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra to finish
  • 8 oz Point Reyes TomaProvence
  • 8 zucchini blossoms, rinsed and well drained
  • Vegetable or rice bran oil, for frying

 

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sparkling water and salt until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Remove rind from TomaProvence, then cut into long rectangles, about ½" thick and just a bit shorter than your squash blossoms.
  3. Place one cheese spear into each squash blossom.  Close each blossom and gently twist the petals to seal.
  4. In a large heavy-bottomed cast iron pan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. Dip the stuffed zucchini blossoms in the batter and allow any excess batter to drip off. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Allow the cooked blossoms to drain on paper towels.
  5. Season with salt and serve.

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