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Nutritional Values

🔥460kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾32gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

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Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

How to order / say it
Say it Fiori di Zucca — [FYOH-ree dee TSOO-kah]
Order I'd like the fiori di zucca, please.
Locally Vorrei i fiori di zucca, per favore.
Say locally

Delicate zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese and anchovies, then fried.

Why try it?

Fiori di Zucca epitomize Roman street food, combining the region's love for fresh produce with simple but vibrant flavors.

How it tastes

Crispy on the outside with a warm, creamy filling, the subtle taste of zucchini blossoms is enhanced by the savory cheese and anchovies.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

This dish likely originates from the Lazio region, where zucchini flowers have been integrated into local cuisines for centuries.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 12 zucchini flowers
  • 🥛 100 g mozzarella cheese
  • 🐟 50 g anchovy fillets
  • 🌾 100 g flour
  • 🥚 1 egg
  • 🫒 200 ml olive oil
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Rinse and dry zucchini flowers, then stuff each with mozzarella and a piece of anchovy.
  2. 2 Prepare batter with flour, egg, and water.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a pan.
  4. 4 Dip stuffed flowers in batter and fry until golden brown.
  5. 5 Drain on paper towels and season with salt before serving.

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