Title: Fried Zucchini Blossoms
Categories: Appetizer
Yield: 1 Recipe

1	c	All-purpose flour
1	ts	Curry powder
1/4	ts	Salt
1	c	Chilled club soda
1/4	lb	Mozzarella cheese; coarsely - grated
1	tb	Finely chop'd fresh cilantro
16		Zucchini blossoms; pistils - removed if desired *
		Canola oil for deep-frying

Mix together flour, curry powder, and salt. Add club soda; mix until smooth. Let batter stand 10 minutes. In a small bowl toss mozzarella and cilantro. Stuff 1 tablespoon into each blossom, pressing ends of blossom closed. Heat 1 inch oil in skillet (375ø F). Dip the filled blossoms one at a time in batter. Coat completely. Fry, turning once, until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with salt. Serve warm.

Mrs. Howard B. King, Paris, Texas - Winner of "The Strangest Thing I cook that People Really Love Recipe Contest, Texas Co-op Power magazine

typed and posted by teri chesser 8/95

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