Crunchy Squash Blossoms

Method7 steps · about 10 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Gently wash the ten squash blossoms with clean water and drain off the excess, leaving them slightly damp.

   Uses 10 squash blossoms · Clean water for gently washing the blossoms

2. 2

   Step 2: Mix the ⅓ cup all-purpose flour and ½ tsp baking powder in a large bowl.

   Uses ⅓ cup all-purpose flour · ½ tsp baking powder

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Lightly dust the washed blossoms from step 1 with some of the flour mixture from step 2. Leave any unused dusting mixture in the bowl.

   Uses Washed slightly damp squash blossoms · Flour-and-baking-powder mixture used for light dusting

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Check the lightly dusted blossoms from step 3: the small amount of water left on them should hold just a light coating of flour.

   Uses Lightly dusted squash blossoms

   
5. 5

   Step 5: Heat a thin layer of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the coated blossoms from step 4, turning as needed, until golden brown; work in batches if needed. Lift the cooked blossoms out of the oil and drain.

   Uses Lightly coated squash blossoms · Cooking oil for pan-frying, as needed

   
6. 6

   Step 6: Serve the hot drained blossoms from step 5 with ready chili fish sauce and separately prepared cooked rice.

   Uses Golden fried blossoms lifted from the pan oil · Ready chili fish sauce for serving · Ready cooked rice for serving

7. 7

   Step 7: Enjoy the crunchy blossoms from step 6 in this meal; their crisp coating does not reheat well.

   Uses Hot fried blossoms from the served meal