Fried zucchini flowers in batter with Martino chickpea Couscous

Having drinks with friends? Try this recipe!

Known as street food and an ideal appetizer for summer evenings, battered zucchini flowers are a recipe that the whole family enjoys: versatile and joyful with its colors, in this article we offer you a lighter, crunchy, but above all original version.

Did you know that you can make batter with Couscous? You heard right: the recipe involves dipping the zucchini flowers in a batter made of anchovies and Martino chickpea Couscous. The latter is grown and processed in Italy, consisting of chickpea flour that is highly digestible thanks to its steam cooking.

Are you ready to impress your friends? In just a few minutes, you will have prepared a delicious finger food to serve during an aperitif or as a starter for an evening menu.

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Fried zucchini flowers in batter with Martino chickpea Couscous

Read on to discover which ingredients are needed for the recipe:

  • 40 g of Martino chickpea Couscous
  • 40 ml of water
  • 8 zucchini flowers
  • 110 g of all-purpose flour
  • 4 anchovies in oil
  • Milk as needed
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Peanut oil
  • Salt

Procedure:

The first step of the recipe is the preparation of the Couscous: in a pan, pour 40 ml of water with a teaspoon of salt and extra virgin olive oil, and 40 g of Martino chickpea Couscous. Let it rest for five minutes and then fluff it with a fork.

It’s time to prepare the batter: pour the flour into a bowl and gradually add 180 ml of sparkling water, mixing with a hand whisk. Add the prepared chickpea Couscous and the anchovies in oil, cut into pieces. Let the batter rest for about thirty minutes.

At this point, dip the zucchini flowers in the mixture and place them in the peanut oil previously poured into a pot. Once fried, drain them with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with kitchen paper towels.

Enjoy your meal!