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The Taste of Spring on the Tip of the Tongue ~ Steamed Wisteria Blossoms

The Taste of Spring on the Tip of the Tongue ~ Steamed Wisteria Blossoms

Fragrant wisteria blossoms get dusted with flour and steamed into delicate floral mounds, finished with a sizzling-hot oil pour. Romantic, seasonal, and faintly sweet, it is one of spring's most poetic edible flowers.

Instructions

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    In April on Earth, wisteria drifts its fragrance; using flowers in food, their beauty is appetizing.

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    In addition to being used for ornamental purposes, wisteria flowers can also be eaten.

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    Take wisteria petals and soak them in lightly salted water for 30 minutes.

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    Wash clean, put in a colander, and let the water dry.

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    Place the cleaned wisteria flowers into a larger container, then add cooking oil and five-spice powder.

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    Add salt according to your own taste and mix well.

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    Add the flour in batches and mix well.

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    Let each small flower be evenly coated with a thin layer of dry flour, with the whole thing in a loose state.

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    Spread the mixed wisteria flowers evenly on the steaming tray, and steam in the steamer for 20 minutes.

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    After steaming, pour into a bowl, splash hot oil, and mix well.

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    Mix the spicy garlic paste into the dish and enjoy.

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    It has the fragrance of flowers and a slight chewiness, and the taste is excellent.

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    With this method, you can also steam locust flowers, elm pollen, alfalfa, and other spring vegetables.

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    I'm about to start eating.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Wisteria
    400 g
  • Flour
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Garlic
    1 头

Seasonings

  • Salt
    2 spoon
  • Edible oil
    2 spoon
  • Five-spice powder
    2 spoon
  • Chili powder
    1 spoon