Male flowers
- Characteristics
- No small fruit behind the flower
Courgette blossom
Courgette and squash blossoms are edible flowers that can be stuffed, baked or fried in a light batter.
- What you eat
- Flowers of courgette and squash
- Flower types
- Male and female
Types and forms
Female flowers
- Characteristics
- A small fruit develops behind the flower
| Male flowers | Female flowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | No small fruit behind the flower | A small fruit develops behind the flower |
Try it in the kitchen
Stuff and bake the flowers, or fry them in a light batter. Fill them with ricotta and herbs for baking, letting the flower itself remain visible on the plate.
Fried blossoms also have a place on Tuscan tables. A batter of flour and iced water is one option; handle the flowers gently and fry them until golden.
Flowers with or without a zucchini
Flowers may come on their own or attached to a small zucchini. Choose the presentation that suits the dish: an attached fruit gives you another part to cook, while a flower alone leaves room for the filling.
