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 ...

However, more delicate vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms can be sliced thinly and tempura-fried directly. Small mushrooms can even be used whole, while larger ones are usually sliced.

Dianna Appleton, owner and founder of Equagold, shares her recipe for a delicious dish using zucchini and their flowers. She shares her recipe with Bite's Joanna Mathers.