{"id":2239,"date":"2025-06-09T12:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T10:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ristorantevelavevodetto.it\/?p=2239"},"modified":"2025-06-17T15:01:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T13:01:15","slug":"monthly-ingredient-spotlight-roman-zucchini-and-its-flower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ristorantevelavevodetto.it\/en\/monthly-ingredient-spotlight-roman-zucchini-and-its-flower\/","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Ingredient Spotlight: Roman Zucchini (and its Flower)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s one vegetable that starts showing up at the market as soon as the heat hits\u2014its unmistakable shape, tender stripes, and a flower perched on top like a crown. It\u2019s her: the <em>zucchina romanesca<\/em>. And yes\u2014if the flower\u2019s not still attached, can you even call it Roman? So, farewell artichokes and welcome the flavor of the Roman summer!<\/p>\n<p>June is her season, and in Rome we don\u2019t mess around. We look for the firmest, the smallest, the perfect one to saut\u00e9, stuff, or fry. Because this zucchini isn\u2019t like the others. It\u2019s tender, sweet, fragrant, and\u2014most importantly\u2014it always comes with its flower, the true star of summer recipes.<\/p>\n<h2>How to spot the real Roman zucchini<\/h2>\n<p>Forget the long, sad supermarket zucchinis. The <em>romanesca<\/em> is short, plump, and lightly ridged, with pale green skin streaked with darker shades. It feels firm to the touch, but not stiff. It slices like butter but holds up beautifully in cooking.<\/p>\n<p>And the taste? More delicate than you might expect, with a subtle earthy sweetness that makes it perfect both as the lead and supporting role in any dish. And if it still has the flower attached&#8230; jackpot.<\/p>\n<p>The Roman zucchini is a wild card in Roman cuisine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saut\u00e9ed with garlic and <em>mentuccia<\/em> (Roman mint), alongside lamb or on a slice of bruschetta.<\/li>\n<li>In <em>vignarola<\/em>, with fava beans, peas, and artichokes.<\/li>\n<li>Grilled with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of pecorino.<\/li>\n<li>Baked into a frittata for those dreamy summer dinners outdoors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But it\u2019s with its flower that the real Roman championship is played.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Fried Zucchini Flower: a crispy poem<\/h2>\n<p>The Roman-style fried zucchini flower is one of those dishes you don\u2019t talk about\u2014you bite into.<\/p>\n<p>Stuffed with melty mozzarella and a savory anchovy, it\u2019s dipped in a light, crispy batter and fried until golden perfection. Each bite is an explosion of flavor and texture: crunchy on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find it as a starter, a cheeky second course, or simply as a reason to be happy. Let\u2019s be honest: you can never stop at just one.<\/p>\n<h3>A Tradition that smells like summer<\/h3>\n<p>In the <em>osterie<\/em> of Testaccio, in grandmas\u2019 kitchens, in the backrooms of real Roman restaurants\u2014June smells like zucchini flowers. It\u2019s a tradition that keeps renewing itself but stays true to its roots: few ingredients, all chosen with care. The Roman way.<\/p>\n<p>And when you see a bunch of zucchini flowers at the market, your mind immediately goes to the pan. Or the fryer. Or, if you\u2019re at Velavevodetto\u2026 to our kitchen.<\/p>\n<h2>Come Taste It: the fried flower is waiting for you<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve read this far, you\u2019re probably already imagining that perfect frying sizzle. And we\u2019re ready to serve it\u2014crispy, fragrant, and filled with all the heart of Rome.<\/p>\n<p>Come visit us at Velavevodetto, in Rome or Milan, and try the real Roman-style fried zucchini flower. And while you\u2019re here, don\u2019t miss the saut\u00e9ed zucchini. You\u2019ll fall in love.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s one vegetable that starts showing up at the market as soon as the heat hits\u2014its unmistakable shape, tender stripes, and a flower perched on top like a crown. It\u2019s her: the zucchina romanesca. And yes\u2014if the flower\u2019s not still attached, can you even call it Roman? 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