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Torta salata di fiori di zucca
55m
Serves 1
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55m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Cut the base off zucchini flowers.
2
Remove the pistil from some of the zucchini flowers.
3
Cut the base and open the zucchini flowers.
4
Chop the remaining zucchini flowers coarsely with a knife.
5
Place the ricotta in a bowl and mash it with a potato masher until smooth.
6
In another bowl, crack three eggs and beat them with a fork.
7
Add the eggs to the ricotta and mix with a spatula.
8
Add the chopped zucchini flowers.
9
Chop anchovies and add them to the bowl.
10
Tear basil leaves by hand and add them to the bowl.
11
Add grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest.
12
Add olive oil, salt, and pepper.
13
Mix well with a spatula.
14
Place a sheet of brisée pastry in a tart pan, making sure it adheres to the edges.
15
Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork.
16
Pour the filling into the pan and spread evenly.
17
Separate the petals from the remaining zucchini flowers, and cover the surface of the pie with the petals.
18
Bake at 200°C for 35-40 minutes, turning the pie halfway through.
19
Turn off the oven and leave the pie inside with the door open for another 10 minutes.
20
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
21
Cut a slice and serve.
Ingredients
12 zucchini flowers
300 g sheep's ricotta
3 large eggs
5 anchovies in oil
50 g Parmigiano Reggiano
fresh basil
dried chili pepper
1 lemon
oil
salt
pepper
200 g flour 00
100 g cold butter
45 g cold water
5 g fine salt
Equipment
cutting board
knife
bowl
potato masher
fork
spatula
grater
tart pan
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