fried-zucchini-squash-blossoms.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice.",
        "Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add zucchini blossoms and cook until slightly wilted, about 20 seconds. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.",
        "Mix goat cheese, egg yolk, scallion, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl until smooth.",
        "Spoon filling into a resealable plastic bag and seal, squeezing out as much air as possible. Cut a small corner off the bag. Pipe about 1 tablespoon of the filling into each zucchini blossom. Fold petals over to cover filling. Arrange on a plate.",
        "Refrigerate filled zucchini blossoms until cheese is set and firm, at least 45 minutes.",
        "Mix tapioca flour and arrowroot powder together in a shallow dish.",
        "Pour coconut oil into a cast iron skillet to a depth of 1 inch. Heat until a thermometer inserted into the oil reads 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).",
        "Dredge cold zucchini blossoms lightly in tapioca flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry in hot oil until golden, about 1 minute. Flip with tongs and fry until golden on second side, about 1 minute more. Remove zucchini blossoms to drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Season with sea salt."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "6 zucchini blossoms, or more to taste",
        "1/3 cup soft goat cheese, at room temperature",
        "1 egg yolk",
        "1 scallion, diced",
        "1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper",
        "1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper",
        "3/4 cup tapioca flour",
        "1/2 cup arrowroot powder",
        "1/2 cup coconut oil, melted, or as needed",
        "sea salt to taste"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Fried Zucchini Squash Blossoms",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/254225/fried-zucchini-squash-blossoms/"
}