Courgette flowers are an overlooked delicacy that are never better than when turned into fritters – ideal summer food with a cold glass of wine
Courgettes are an abundant summer vegetable that are very easy to grow (if you’re short on space, you can even grow them in garden pots). One big advantage to growing your own is that you will be able to pick and eat the brilliant yellow blossoms for free, and so celebrate this prolific vegetable in its entirety while it’s in season and affordable.
Unpicked, male courgette flowers are a wasted delicacy (only the female ones fruit), though you may also be able to buy them if you’re lucky enough to have a decent greengrocer nearby. Courgettes will keep longer if stored in the crisper drawer of your fridge, while the flowers are best kept in a container in the fridge, with a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
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