What are some beautiful and tasty flowers, and how should you eat them?
In daily life, more and more people choose to relax and find inner peace by growing flowers and cooking delicious food. If you happen to be someone who both loves growing flowers and enjoys studying food, then this article will be a boon for you. Today, we will introduce five flowers that are not only ornamental but also edible - Rose of Sharon, cotton rose hibiscus, golden ginger lily, white chrysanthemum, and their edible methods, so that while enjoying nature you can also taste unique floral delicacies.
Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon, also known as the flower that opens in the morning and falls at dusk, comes in rich colors including pure white, pale pink and light purple, and has a long flowering period, making it a great choice for courtyard landscaping. Rose of Sharon is not only beautiful; its flowers are also rich in protein, fat, vitamins and other nutrients, and have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and draining dampness and cooling the blood.
Edible methods:
• Rose of Sharon omelette: wash fresh Rose of Sharon flowers, chop them, mix with beaten egg, add a little salt for seasoning, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
• Rose of Sharon congee: cook Rose of Sharon flowers together with japonica rice to make congee, add white sugar for seasoning once the congee is done; it is fragrant and tasty.
Cotton rose hibiscus
Cotton rose hibiscus has brilliant flower colors, including red, white and pink, with large and full blooms, making it an excellent ornamental plant in autumn. The flowers of cotton rose hibiscus are also edible and have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and cooling the blood and reducing swelling.
Edible methods:
• Cotton rose hibiscus tea: dry the cotton rose hibiscus flowers, brew them with boiling water, add an appropriate amount of honey for seasoning; the taste is sweet.
• Cotton rose hibiscus soup: stew cotton rose hibiscus flowers together with lean meat to make soup; the broth is clear and the taste is delicious.
Golden ginger lily
Golden ginger lily, also known as butterfly ginger and golden ginger, has golden-yellow flowers shaped like butterflies and a rich floral fragrance, making it a preferred plant for landscaping. The flowers of golden ginger lily are rich in volatile oils, curcumin and other components, and have the effects of promoting the flow of qi and blood circulation, and warming the middle and stopping vomiting.
Edible methods:
• Golden ginger lily scrambled eggs: wash and chop golden ginger lily flowers, stir-fry them together with beaten egg, add a little salt for seasoning; the taste is unique.
• Golden ginger lily omelette pancake: mix golden ginger lily flowers with flour and beaten egg to make a batter, and fry until golden brown on both sides; crispy outside and tender inside.
White chrysanthemum
White chrysanthemum has snow-white flowers and an elegant fragrance, and is a common ornamental flower in autumn. The flowers of white chrysanthemum are rich in various amino acids, vitamins and other nutrients, and have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and improving eyesight and removing cataracts.
Edible methods:
• White chrysanthemum tea: dry white chrysanthemum flowers, brew them with boiling water, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar for seasoning; the taste is refreshing.
• White chrysanthemum congee: cook white chrysanthemum flowers together with japonica rice to make congee, add white sugar for seasoning once the congee is done; it has the effect of clearing the liver and improving eyesight.
By growing and eating the above five kinds of flowers, you can not only enjoy the pleasure of growing flowers but also taste unique floral delicacies. During cooking, pay attention to the pairing of ingredients and seasoning, and you can create even more delicious dishes. At the same time, please also note that although these flowers are edible, not all flowers are suitable for eating, so please try them under the guidance of professionals. May you harvest more happiness and health in the process of enjoying flowers and tasting food.