How do you eat hibiscus flowers? Introduction to common edible methods

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

This plant can be made into many foods, such as hibiscus doufunao (soft tofu) and tofu soup as well as crucian carp, and in addition crispy fried hibiscus flowers and congee can also be made from it. Besides this, it can also be made into tea; ginger tea and honey tea are both possible. Pork soup and rock sugar drink can also be made from it.

I. Hibiscus Doufunao

This can be prepared according to your own preference. First, use doufunao and bring it to a boil, then add the hibiscus flowers into it, and that is enough; the boiled plant tastes very good.

II. Tofu Soup

1. About ten to twelve flowers are needed, about one gram of yangchun amomum (Amomum villosum), half a jin of tender tofu, and in addition some salt, MSG, soy sauce and minced ginger are also needed.

2. First the pot needs to be heated, then put the peanut oil in, afterward put in the yangchun amomum and minced ginger, afterward scoop out the residue, then add the clear water, and then put in the sliced tofu and cook it.

3. The hibiscus flowers need to have their stems removed and then be put into the pot to boil, and afterward salt and MSG etc. should also be added.

4. The last thing to add is sesame oil; the amount does not need to be too much. This food can treat wind-phlegm, and it is also useful for treating hemorrhoids etc.

III. Hibiscus Flower with Crucian Carp

1. This needs fifteen to twenty flowers, two crucian carp, and then scallions, pork leaf fat etc. are needed. Some other ingredients are also needed.

2. First we need to remove the stems from the flowers, then shred the flowers, afterward wash the crucian carp with water, score it twice with a knife, and add soy sauce, then wash the scallions clean and cut them into sections about seven cm long.

3. Cut the lard into square cubes, then put peanut oil into a hot pot, and when it is five-tenths done, put the crucian carp in to deep-fry. When it turns yellow, take it out.

4. Afterward put the ingredients into the cleaned pot, first use high heat, then use low heat and simmer for one hour, then add the lard and flowers, and after the sauce reduces, add vinegar. This is good for an enlarged spleen, and it is also beneficial for people with blood and dampness in the stool and for people with skin diseases.

IV. Crispy Fried Hibiscus Flowers

1. Hibiscus flowers and flour both need half a jin, while vegetable oil needs one jin, one liang of leavened dough, and an appropriate amount of salt and other seasonings.

2. First wash it clean, cut the scallions into shreds, and soak the leavened dough in warm water, stir the flour into a paste, and let it ferment for three shichen.

3. Before use, add oil and alkaline water, then add the flowers and scallions and salt etc. Afterward put the pot on the fire, then add the vegetable oil, and when it is seven-tenths done, put the battered flowers in and fry them crispy. This is useful for people with nausea and blood in the stool.

V. Congee

First wash the flowers clean and rinse the rice clean, then add clear water and japonica rice and cook congee, afterward add the flowers and white sugar; its effects include cooling the blood and clearing heat, and it is useful for girls with abnormal vaginal discharge.