Fried Zucchini Or Squash Flowers

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, egg yolk, wine, water, and salt. Whisk ingredients until they form a thin batter. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. 2
   Open the calyx (the outermost green ring) on each flower and remove the pistils (the little inner stalk). Carefully rinse each flower under cold water and pat dry.
3. 3
   Whisk the egg white into small peaks and fold it into the batter.
4. 4
   Place a mozzerella stick inside each flower and secure it with a toothpick.
5. 5
   Heat 1/2 an inch of oil in a frying pan (on about medium-high, but not too hot).
6. 6
   Coat the flowers in the batter and fry them about a minute in oil until they are golden. Drain on paper towels.