Fried Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

I've been wanting to make fried zucchini blossoms for some time now, and last night I finally got around to it. They're fairly simple to make, but best of all, they are completely and utterly delicious.

Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients

2/3 cup flour

Salt and pepper, to taste

Enough cold water or club soda to make a wet batter

Fresh zucchini blossoms, cleaned and with the stamen removed

Feta or goat cheese

Any combination of herbs, spices, garlic, etc.

Directions

(1) Put about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a small pot and place over low heat. The oil will be ready for frying when it reaches 350 degrees F, or when a small amount of batter rises to the top and fries.

(2) Use enough cheese to fill the blossoms, and mash with the flavourings. I used basil and garlic. Stuff the blossoms with the cheese mixture.

(3) Whisk up the batter. Dip the blossoms in the batter, ensuring they're completely coated.

(4) When the oil is ready, use tongs to place one blossom in the oil. It should bubble up and fry like crazy.

(5) After a couple of minutes, flip the blossom over with the tongs to ensure it completely fries. The blossom will be done when it's lightly golden all over.

(6) Put the blossom on some paper towel to soak up any excess oil.

(7) Let cool a couple of minutes before eating.