Acacia Flower Fritters
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Serves: 4-5 people
 
Ingredients
  • 20 acacia flower bunches
  • 1 cup (150 g) of all-purpose or 00 flour
  • 1½ cup of ice-cold sparkling water as needed
  • a pinch of salt
  • peanut oil for frying
  • sea salt for sprinkling (savory version)
  • acacia honey for drizzling + sugar for sprinkling (sweet version)
Instructions
  1. Check your flowers and make sure they're clear of any insects.
  2. Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Slowly add sparkling water, stirring with a whisk until most lumps are gone.
  3. Pour a little over an inch of peanut oil in a wide pan and heat to 350 F (175 C).
  4. Holding the flowers from their stems, drench them in the batter. Gently shake off any excess batter.
  5. Lay your flowers in the oil and fry them in batches, without overcrowding the pan. Once they have cooked on one side, flip them with a slotted spoon, until lightly golden.
  6. Remove fritters from the oil and lay them on a dish lined with paper towel to absorb excess oil. Sprinkle with salt for a savory appetizer or drizzle with honey and dust with sugar for a sweet treat.
Recipe by Very EATalian at https://www.veryeatalian.com/acacia-flower-fritters/