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Fried Dandelion Blossoms

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Lyudmila Mikhailovskaya/shutterstock
Category
Vegetables
Course
Other
Sources
Old Farmer's Almanac
November 29, 2022
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Before you rid your lawn of dandelions, harvest a few and try these yummy Fried Dandelion Blossoms. Dandelions are rich in nutrients including protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins A & C. Be sure to gather your blooms from areas that have not be treated with pesticides. 

Ingredients
Dandelion blossoms
Cool, lightly salted water
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
Deep fryer
Instructions

Pick new dandelion blossoms (ones on short stems). Rinse in cool, lightly salted water. Cut off stem ends close to flower heads, leaving just enough to hold petals together. Roll flowers in paper towels to remove excess moisture. Make batter by combining egg, milk, flour, salt and pepper. Dip flowers into batter. Drop batter-coated blossoms into deep fryer set at 375 F. Fry until lightly browned. Drain on absorbent paper and sprinkle with more salt as taste dictates. Enjoy!

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Jack (not verified)

5 months ago

What is the texture of the green part?

Yvonne (not verified)

1 year 10 months ago

Would like a copy of recipe for dandelion donuts. Thank you!!

Mike Krebill (not verified)

11 years 2 months ago

The bitterness doesn't bother 80% of those who eat the fried blossoms. However, I've had my science classes make dandelion donuts for decades, and in that time have had several people vomit due to the bitterness. Dr. Peter Gail showed me how to "squeeze" the non-bitter yellow flowers free of the bitter, green receptacle. It is quick and easy with a bit of practice, and results in dandelion donuts that everyone can enjoy.

How do you squeeze out the bitterness? Thanks.

I would love the recipe for dandelion donuts.

Shannon Malley (not verified)

5 years 1 month ago

I’m going to pick some dandelions today would love this recipe . Thanks have a great day .
Shannon

Mike Krebill (not verified)

11 years 2 months ago

Avoid any bitterness by removing the bitter tasting green receptacle at the base of the flower. It can be cut off with scissors or a paring knife, or can be removed by pinching, squeezing, and rolling the receptacle until the yellow flowers come free.