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Courgette Flowers Stuffed with Tuna and Ricotta

  • 25 minutes
  • 4 servings
  • Tuna in Olive Oil 160gr

Ingredients

  • Rio Mare Tuna in Olive Oil 1 x 160g can
  • Courgette flowers 12
  • Ricotta 200g
  • Grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp
  • Egg 1
  • Flour 2 Tbsp
  • Milk 4 Tbsp
  • Parsley A small bunch
  • Frying oil to taste
  • Salt to taste

Process

1. In a bowl, combine the drained tuna with the ricotta, Parmesan cheese and a handful of chopped parsley and mix.

2. Remove the stamens from the blossoms, wash carefully and stuff with the tuna mixture.

3. Beat the egg with the flour and a pinch of salt and add the milk to obtain a creamy batter.

4. Dip the stuffed flowers in the batter. Deep-fry in boiling oil until the flowers are golden brown and crunchy.

5. Remove the flowers with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to eliminate the excess oil. Serve while piping hot and crunchy.

INGREDIENTS: Tuna*, Olive Oil, Salt
*Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) Pelamis

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