Fried Zucchini Flowers with Buffalo Ricotta: Fiori di Zucca Fritte con Ricotta di Bufala e Pomodori

Name: Fried Zucchini Flowers with Buffalo Ricotta: Fiori di Zucca Fritte con Ricotta di Bufala e Pomodori
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh buffalo ricotta (cow's milk is an acceptable substitute); 1 egg; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; Salt and pepper, to taste; 12 zucchini flowers, stamens removed; 1 pound fresh golden tomatoes, roughly chopped, or golden cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 8 leaves basil; 8 leaves opal basil; 1 teaspoon salt