Fried Courgette Flowers

A seasonal treat. Makes 12 fried courgette flowers.

Ingredients

• 12 courgette flowers
• 80g flour
• 150ml milk
• 1 egg
• Basil - quite a lot
• Salt & pepper
• Olive oil for frying

Method

• Mix the flour, milk, egg, basil, salt and pepper into a light batter.
• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
• Dip the flowers in the batter and fry, after 2 to 3 minutes turn the flowers over.
• Serve.

Very nice with an aperitif!

Submitted by Isabelle, plot 15