stuffed zucchini :: Article Creator Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms In a bowl, mix together the ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, and thyme, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Make a tempura batter by mixing together the flour, egg yolk, beer, and baking powder in a bowl, and stir it to combine. Don't worry about making it smooth -- the classic tempura batter is actually quite lumpy. Using a teaspoon, very carefully fill each zucchini blossom with the stuffing mixture. Press the ends of the blossoms around so that they seal the filling in. Don't worry if they split a little, and don't worry about making them immaculate. Fill a large pan with oil to a depth of around 1-1/4 in (or use a deep-fat fryer, if you have one) and put it on medium heat. The oil is hot enough when a small chunk of bread dropped in it browns within a few seconds. Dip each zucchini blossom in the batter, then place carefully into the oil a batch at a ...