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Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs

Name: Ege Otlu Kabak Çiçeği Kızartması
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 porsiyon
Cuisine: Türk Mutfağı
Ingredients: 16 adet Kabak çiçeği; 200 gr Lor peyniri; 0.25 demet Dereotu; 6 yaprak Nane; 0.75 çay kaşığı Tuz; 0.25 çay kaşığı Karabiber; 0.75 su bardağı Un; 1 adet Yumurta; 0.5 su bardağı Soda; 2 su bardağı Sıvı yağ; 1 su bardağı Süzme yoğurt; 1 diş Sarımsak

Fresh zucchini blossoms are filled with herbed lor cheese, lightly battered, and fried until crisp for a summery Aegean bite.

Medium⏱️ 35 min📖 1 min readServes 4~285 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

25 min prep 10 min cook

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Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs

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Total 35 min

Prep25 min
Cooking10 min

Ingredients

4 servings

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Çiçek için

16 pcs Zucchini blossoms

For the filling

200 g Lor cheese
0.3 bunch Dill
6 leaf Mint
0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper

For the coating

0.8 glass(~160 ml) Flour
1 pcs Egg
0.5 glass(~100 ml) Sparkling water

Pişirme için

2 glass(~400 ml) Vegetable oil

For serving

1 glass(~200 ml) Strained yogurt
1 clove Garlic

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Instructions

1
Carefully remove the firm centers from the zucchini blossoms and dry the flowers.
2
Mix the lor cheese with dill, mint, salt and black pepper.
3
Fill the blossoms halfway with the herbed cheese mixture and close the tips.
4
Whisk the flour, egg and sparkling water into a smooth coating.
5
Bring the vegetable oil to 175°C.
6
Dip the zucchini blossoms in the coating and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
3 min
03:00
7
Mix the strained yogurt with crushed garlic and serve the fritters with the yogurt.

💡 Tip: Drying the zucchini blossoms completely after washing helps the batter cling to the flowers.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with garlic strained yogurt and lemon wedges.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

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Calcium
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~285

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 17%Carbs 33%Fat 50%

GI 37 · Low GIGL 9 · Low GL

5.1g

Sugar

0.9g

Fiber

663.8mg

Sodium

16.4g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Satiety (per serving)

4/10

Moderate satiety, fine between meals

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk
Gluten
Egg

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 10 minutes; 35 minutes in total.
Is Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs have?
Approximately 285 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 24g, fat: 16g.
Which allergens does Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
Is Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 4/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Carefully remove the firm centers from the zucchini blossoms and dry the flowers.

Mix the lor cheese with dill, mint, salt and black pepper.

Fill the blossoms halfway with the herbed cheese mixture and close the tips.

Whisk the flour, egg and sparkling water into a smooth coating.

Bring the vegetable oil to 175°C.

Dip the zucchini blossoms in the coating and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.

3 min

03:00

Mix the strained yogurt with crushed garlic and serve the fritters with the yogurt.

FAQ

How many servings does Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs take?

Prep 25 minutes, cooking 10 minutes; 35 minutes in total.

Is Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs have?

Approximately 285 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 24g, fat: 16g.

Which allergens does Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs contain?

This recipe contains Milk, Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs need?

This recipe needs 12 ingredients.

Is Aegean Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Herbs filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 4/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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