Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: A few minutes

It's essential to use really fresh squash blossoms for good results. This means this is a seasonal dish that can only be enjoyed in the summer months.

Making the batter

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, milk and 2 egg yolks;
2. beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold them gently into the batter;
3. season with salt and pepper and add some finely chopped parsley.

Cooking

1. Gently dip each zucchini flower into the batter;
2. fry in hot oil;
3. remove when the fritter is lightly golden.