Italian
Fiori di Zucca Alla Fiorella
by Chef Max Mariola · 1.1M subscribers on YouTube
A delicious and quick summer frittata made with zucchini blossoms, stuffed with ham and mozzarella, and cooked without eggs. Recipe by Chef Max Mariola and his mother Fiorella.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
5 items- Zucchini Flowers12-14 blossoms, preferably with small zucchini attached
- Spalla Cotta Affumicata (o Prosciutto Cotto)About 150g, sliced; called 'proibita' in the video
- Fior di Latte (Mozzarella)About 150g, torn into pieces
- FlourFor dusting the blossoms
- Olive OilExtra virgin olive oil, for frying
Method
- Clean the zucchini blossoms: remove the pistil from inside.
- Flour the blossoms inside and out.
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a non-stick pan.
- Place the floured blossoms in the pan, covering the entire bottom.
- Add slices of cooked ham (or smoked shoulder) on top of the blossoms.
- Add pieces of mozzarella (fior di latte) over the ham.
- Cover with more floured zucchini blossoms.
- Cook with the lid on over medium heat until the mozzarella melts and a golden crust forms on the bottom.
- Flip the frittata using a plate, then cook the other side until golden.
- Serve immediately while hot and stringy.
Chef Max Mariola
Professional chefReviewer1.1M subscribers on YouTube400.6M total channel viewsChef italiano. Ricette cucinate a casa, focus completo sulle ricette.
