Fried Goat Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Fried Goat Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms

This is a recipe from a cooking class at Great News with Katherine Emmenegger.  My friend Ann and I take these classes for learning, entertainment, and also the great food we sample.  This recipe serves 4

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 Ingredients:

Filling:

1 cup goat cheese

1 teaspoon finely sliced chives

salt and pepper to taste

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In a bowl combine all ingredients.  Divide and shape into 12 teaspoon-size balls.  Place in the freezer for 20 minutes until firm.

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Batter:

1 cup all purpose flour

1 cup soda water

1 tablespoon vodka, your favorite

1 teaspoon salt

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In a bowl, conbine all ingredients until well bladed.

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Assembly:

Vegetable oil for frying.
12 squash blossoms, cleaned of stamens

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In a Dutch oven, preheat the oil to 365^F.

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Dip the blossoms in the tempura batter and fry in batched until crispy on all sides, without browning.

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Transfer the blossoms to a paper towel lined sheet tray.  Serve