The great advantage of dandelions is their availability and easy identification. Find meadows or areas that have not been treated with pesticide and wild foragers. Also, watch out for places that are near roads as they can pick up pollution or pathways where many dogs or cats visit.Â
Forage on a sunny day when the blossoms are wide open and are not wet from previous days rain. Ideally, when you bring the blossoms home you should start to prepare them immediately.
Don’t wash them unless you’re not sure that they aren’t contaminated in some way as the pollen is the ingredient with a great taste and smell. Make sure they are bug free though. In this recipe, the Dandelions we elected to rinse them off first.
Avoid any bitterness by removing the bitter tasting green receptacle at the base of the flower. You can cut it off with scissors or a paring knife.
Health Benefits of Dandelions
Dandelion greens can be eaten cooked or raw and are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K. They also contain vitamin E, folate, and small amounts of other B vitamins. Dandelion greens provide a substantial amount of several minerals, including iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. The root of the dandelion is rich in the carbohydrate inulin, a type of soluble fiber found in plants that supports the growth and maintenance of healthy gut bacteria in your digestive tract.
Fried Dandelion Blossoms
Ingredients
- 2 cups freshly harvested dandelion crowns
- 1 Tbsp Sea salt
- 2 Tbsp Pennsylvania Pepper blend seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Black Truffle and Garlic seasoning
- 1/4 stick of real butter
- 1 large egg
- 3 or 4 Tbsp of Roasted Chile and Garlic EVOO
- 1 Cup All purpose flour
Notes
If you're confident that your blossoms are free from bugs and pesticides, you can skip soaking them. Dandelion petals are typically coated in pollen which adds a nice sweetness.
The green stem and leaves tend to be bitter, you can trim them off if you prefer although there are many nutrients to be had in them.
Instructions
Prepare the Dandelions
- Harvest Dandelions ( be sure not to harvest in any areas sprayed with chemicals or pesticides)
- Soak dandelions in 2 cups warm water and add Sea salt, soak for 10 minutes to removes any little hitch hikers that may have scored a ride, lol
Start Cooking
- Drain dandelions and place on a paper towel, blot dry.
- Add Pennsylvania Pepper and Black Truffle with Garlic seasoning to your flour, and fluff to mix
- Whip the egg in a separate bowl, and add dandelion.
- Gently roll the egg coated dandelion pieces in the seasoned flour, and set aside on a plate to rest.
- Preheat a medium skillet, and melt your butter, as well as adding the Roasted Garlic and Chile oil to your skillet.
- When your skillet is hot, and butter liquefied, add your dandelion pieces.
- Using a spatula, keep flipping the dandelions until they are golden brown.
- Remove from heat, and that's it!
- Enjoy your little nature nuggets 🙂
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