{"id":9452,"date":"2024-07-11T08:04:09","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T08:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pistamentuccia.it\/battered-courgette-flowers-a-fresh-summer-starter\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T10:48:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T10:48:35","slug":"battered-courgette-flowers-a-fresh-summer-starter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pistamentuccia.it\/en\/battered-courgette-flowers-a-fresh-summer-starter\/","title":{"rendered":"Battered courgette flowers: a fresh summer starter"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9452\" class=\"elementor elementor-9452 elementor-8470\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a774f50 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a774f50\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-764458c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"764458c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 22-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>A mouth-watering recipe, fresh, summery, and ideal as a starter to prepare you for the true authenticity of roman cuisine. Courgette flowers are a real <strong>treat among summer starters<\/strong>, but they also work perfectly as a <strong>side<\/strong> for heartier dishes, like gricia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pistamentuccia.it\/saltimbocca-un-piatto-per-grandi-e-piccini\/\">saltimbocca alla romana<\/a>, or your personal favourites. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f12260 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f12260\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 22-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where does our ingredient selection begin?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e1a0d1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2e1a0d1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aa708b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2aa708b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For us, traceability and <strong>product seasonality<\/strong> are cornerstones of the good food we serve you every day. We treat the ingredients we choose with all the care and respect our sense of sustainability and responsibility demands.<br\/><strong>The courgette flowers<\/strong> we use are selected based on the flawless judgement of our very own Flavio, who closely oversees every step. Our suppliers <strong>come from local sources here in Bologna or directly from the capital<\/strong>.<br\/>Over the years we have explored various paths and products, and this experience allows us to constantly bring brilliant new additions to your plates.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29a1fb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"29a1fb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preparing stuffed courgette flowers<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceaee16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ceaee16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>recipe<\/strong> for our battered <strong>courgette flowers<\/strong> is pure, simple indulgence. They are quick to prepare, which means we can bring a 100% fresh product straight to your table.<br\/>We start by gently cleaning and opening the courgette flowers from the top. We add a small piece of <strong>mozzarella<\/strong>, prepped and ready beside us, and place it inside the flower, along with an <strong>anchovy<\/strong> fillet for a savoury, light summer flavour.<br\/>We close the flowers by gently twisting the tip and pressing slightly so they stay sealed, then leave them to rest so the ingredients can mingle and bind their flavours. Meanwhile, we prepare a simple batter to use later.<br\/>When it is time to cook (and in our case, yes, the moment you order), we dip the flowers into the batter and deep-fry them immediately.  <\/p><p>Time to serve: once golden and crisp, we take them out of the fryer, drain the excess oil, and serve them piping hot so that, when you take a bite, the mozzarella is beautifully stringy and the batter incredibly fragrant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36a0cf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"36a0cf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to pair them at the table?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b87597 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b87597\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We recommend trying them to kick things off in style, exactly as a <strong>starter<\/strong> or alongside an aperitivo, ahead of lunch or dinner. For a more convivial starter, we suggest pairing them with mozzarella in carrozza or our stringy suppl\u00ec, so you can share it all in good company!<br\/>Courgette flowers are also perfect as a side dish, served alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pistamentuccia.it\/il-segreto-del-tonnarello-cacio-e-pepe\/\">our cacio e pepe<\/a> or a fresh plate of baccal\u00e0 alla romana. <\/p><p>You now know every secret behind our highly sought-after roman-style courgette flowers, served right in the centre of Bologna.<\/p><p>E che fate? What are you waiting for? 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