Description
Cucumber Blossom Fritters invite summer’s freshness onto your plate with a crisp, golden-edged delight. Garden-picked cucumbers and delicate blossoms combine in a light, peppery batter that delivers crunch and subtle sweetness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5–2 cups cucumber plant blossoms (male blossoms only, washed and dried)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- ¼–½ cup finely diced scallions
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Dry Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
Dipping Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- ⅓ cup club soda or unflavored seltzer
- Splash of hot sauce (to taste)
- Squeeze of lime juice (to taste)
Instructions
- Meticulously assemble all ingredients, ensuring precision and readiness before commencing the culinary process.
- Elevate vegetable oil in a deep-bottomed pan or professional fryer to a precise temperature range of 325°F (163°C) to 350°F (177°C), utilizing a wooden toothpick to validate oil temperature by observing subtle bubble formations.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, harmonize flour, baking powder, kosher salt, granulated garlic powder, vibrant sweet paprika, optional cayenne pepper, and aromatic Italian herb blend until uniformly integrated.
- Separately, vigorously whisk a single large egg with effervescent club soda or sparkling water, creating a light, aerated liquid mixture with characteristic fizzing characteristics.
- Gradually incorporate liquid components into dry ingredients, stirring methodically to develop a rich, textured batter with subtle luminary variations.
- Delicately introduce thinly sliced cucumber blossoms and finely chopped green scallions, folding gently to maintain structural integrity without overworking the mixture.
- Utilizing a tablespoon or precision cookie scoop, carefully deposit batter portions into simmering oil, allowing each fritter approximately 3 to 5 minutes of cooking time, rotating once to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Extract fritters using elongated tongs, transferring them onto a pristine paper towel-lined surface to absorb excess oil and maintain optimal crispness.
- Craft an accompanying zesty sauce by blending mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, piquant hot sauce, and freshly squeezed lime juice, adjusting proportions to personal flavor preferences.
- Present warm, crispy fritters alongside the vibrant dipping sauce, inviting immediate consumption and gastronomic delight.
Notes
- Prep Speed Matters: Quickly gather and organize ingredients before heating oil to ensure smooth, uninterrupted cooking process.
- Oil Temperature is Critical: Maintain 325°F-350°F for perfectly crispy, golden-brown fritters without burning or undercooking.
- Batter Texture Tip: Mix wet and dry ingredients gently to create a slightly lumpy batter, which guarantees lighter, crispier fritters.
- Gentle Folding Technique: Carefully incorporate cucumber blossoms and scallions to preserve their delicate structure and prevent tough fritters.
- Draining Technique: Use paper towels to absorb excess oil, keeping fritters crisp and preventing greasiness.
- Sauce Customization: Adjust dipping sauce ingredients to personal taste, balancing heat, tanginess, and creaminess for a personalized flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg