Flowers for lunch?
By heart143
@heart143 (1202)
Philippines
February 28, 2008 10:05pm CST
I've watched a show on tv where they featured edible flowers. My eyebrows arched...but after some time I told myself "why not?". The show featured "Roses Tempura" and "Boungainvilla Salad". I haven't tasted them before but I'm planning to prepare them this weekend. Are you willing to have flowers for lunch?
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4 responses
@qouniq (1966)
• Malaysia
29 Feb 08
Hey,can you give me the recipe for the bougainvillea salad?..I really want to try it as we have so many of this flower in our garden for the whole year...I would like to have them,...the only thing which we eat now i think the papaya flower...the rest...i am not sure..
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
29 Feb 08
In the "Boungainvilla Salad" you only get the petals not the small white flowerlike thing in the center. You can use different color to make your salad more appetizing. Be sure to wash them and drain carefully as to not ruin them.
Ingridients:
Edible fern (blanched)
Boungainvilla petals
Boiled egg (for garnishing)
Dressing:
Vinegar
Sugar
Black pepper
salt
olive oil (optional)
For the dressing, you just have to mix all ingridients for dressing to suit your taste. You can do estimates.
Procedure:
Arrange blanched edible ferns and boungainvilla in a bowl, add just enough dressing and garnish with sliced egg rounds.
Enjoy!
@preve1984 (610)
•
29 Feb 08
I have seen a great chef which regulated the desserts with rose petals... I I do not regret try!
@draconess (650)
• Canada
29 Feb 08
Flowers can decorate desserts for a really beautiful look and edible accent. I have also had salads with various edible flowers in them, they blend in nicely with the mixed greens and a nice light vinaigrette dressing. My favourite floral snack is pansies though- they're delicious on pavlova! I make a batch of meringue, top with vanilla pudding, and then sprinkle lots of berries and pansies on top. Absolutely gorgeous and delicious!
@nuluv2008 (36)
• United States
29 Feb 08
Yes, heart I would take flowers for lunch. I have actually ate flowers before. I can't remember what kind and it very wierd at first but they really don't taste that bad.
