Also referred to as Zucchini Blossoms
Squash blossoms are the yellow-orange edible flowers of Cucurbita spp. especially Cucurbita pepo the species that produces zucchini (courgette), acorn squash, Delicata squash, spaghetti squash and sweet dumpling squash.
Both the male and female flowers are edible. The female ones are usually attached to immature squash at the blossom end.
The blossoms (flowers) are considered a delicacy by many. Although flowers of all squashes can be eaten, the most popularly consumed are zucchini blossoms.
A better way of preparing them would be to sauté in a small amount of oil or stuff them with a low-fat filling and then sauté or steam them lightly.
Availability
Since they are highly perishable, they are rarely stocked in supermarkets but can be found in farmer markets or home gardens.
Here is my favourite you-tube video on cooking with an asian twist. I usually reduce the amount of oil:
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It is the male flowers after the female one has been pollinated. I like them stuffed with sausage meat, cooked in a tomato sauce.
Yes indeed, you are very right. I love them too! deep fried….
Liz
These are delicious Liz!! Great post! 🙂
I know. I love them deep fried….to much calories though…sigh!
Liz
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