Courgette Flowers with Ricotta and Herbs

Name: Courgette Flowers with Ricotta and Herbs
Ingredients: 8–12 courgette flowers; Sunflower oil, for deep-frying; 100g ricotta; 2 good tablespoons grated Parmesan, hard goat’s cheese or other well-flavoured hard cheese; A large handful of mixed herbs, such as parsley and chives with a little marjoram or thyme, or parsley and a little mint, finely chopped; Sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 100g plain flour; 40g cornflour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon sea salt; 200–225ml ice-cold sparkling mineral water to finish; Flaky sea salt; Nasturtiums or other edible flowers (optional)

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Ingredients

8–12 courgette flowers
Sunflower oil, for deep-frying
100g ricotta
2 good tablespoons grated Parmesan, hard goat’s cheese or other well-flavoured hard cheese
A large handful of mixed herbs, such as parsley and chives with a little marjoram or thyme, or parsley and a little mint, finely chopped
Sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
100g plain flour
40g cornflour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
200–225ml ice-cold sparkling mineral water to finish
Flaky sea salt
Nasturtiums or other edible flowers (optional)