Here's the stuff that we know about Cougette Flower...
The edible flower of the courgette, or zucchini bush. There are two sorts of flower: the flower with the immature vegetable attached is the female and the more eyecatching flower on the long stalk is the male. It is the male flower that is sold in bunches and used in Italian cooking.
How do I get Cougette Flower ready to use?
No preparation is required.
What about keeping Cougette Flower?
Avoid wilting by storing picked flowers in a zip-lock plastic bag in the crisper section of the fridge and eat within 2-3 days.
How do I cook Cougette Flower?
Stuff courgette flowers with herbs and cheese and fry them briefly; dip in light batter and deep fry them; or toss in olive oil until just wilted, then stir through risottos. The flowers don't last so buy and cook them on the same day. Go with cheese, cream, pancetta, pasta, batter.
The edible flower of the courgette, or zucchini bush. There are two sorts of flower: the flower with the immature vegetable attached is the female and the more eyecatching flower on the long stalk is the male. It is the male flower that is sold in bunches and used in Italian cooking.