Fried Dandelion Flower Recipes

FRIED DANDELION FLOWER

Steps:

• Beat the egg and add the milk. Whisk in the flour and seasonings. You can dip the flowers and fry immediately, but the batter stays on better if it's refrigerated for a half hour or so.
• When the batter is lightly browned, lift the flowers out of the oil and drain them on paper towels.

FRIED DANDELION BLOSSOMS

Steps:

• Wash dandelion blossoms in salted water (about 3 tablespoons in 1 gallon of water) rinse throughly and pat semi-dry on a towel.
• Mix flour, salt and pepper in large zip-lock bag; add dandelion blossoms and shake until coated.
• Fry in hot oil until browned. Drain on paper towels and salt to taste.
• Don't forget you can use the dandelion leaves in a salad.

DEEP-FRIED DANDELIONS

Steps:

• Wash dandelions under cool running water and dry on paper towels. Remove the green tendrils behind each flower.
• Mix flour, curry powder, and salt together in a bowl or measuring cup. Beat egg in a bowl; stir in flour mixture until smooth. Add beer to mixture until batter is similar to runny pancake batter. Add more beer if batter is too thick.
• Heat oil in a small saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). If you don't have a thermometer, heat the oil until it begins to shimmer.
• Dip dandelion flowers in the batter and gently drop in the hot oil, working in batches. Fry flowers until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer cooked flowers to crumpled paper towels or on a wire rack; serve warm.