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Zucchiniblüte

courgette flower

noun tsoo-KEE-nee-blue-teh Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Also means

zucchini blossom

Usage Note

Zucchiniblüte is the edible blossom of the courgette plant, a delicacy in Italian-influenced German cuisine. It is often stuffed with ricotta and fried in batter. Plural: Zucchiniblüten.

Examples

"Der Koch füllte die Zucchiniblüten mit Ricotta und frittierte sie knusprig."

Natural Translation

The cook filled the courgette flowers with ricotta and deep-fried them crisp.

Literal Translation

The cook filled the courgette flowers with ricotta and deep-fried them crisp.

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