Description
Golden dandelion flower fritters bring wild culinary magic from meadows to plate. Crisp, delicate petals dance in light batter, offering you a delightful taste of seasonal countryside cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) dandelion flower heads (cleaned and stems removed)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk (or plant-based alternative)
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
- Butter or oil, for frying
Instructions
- Flower Preparation: Delicately cleanse dandelion blossoms under cool running water, then tenderly blot dry. Trim excess green base while preserving the flower’s structural integrity.
- Batter Creation: Whisk egg and milk together in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Gradually incorporate flour and salt, stirring until a smooth, consistent batter develops with a silky texture.
- Skillet Technique: Preheat a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat, introducing a thin layer of butter or neutral cooking oil to prevent sticking and enhance golden crispiness.
- Coating and Frying: Immerse each dandelion flower completely in the prepared batter, ensuring thorough coverage. Carefully transfer battered flowers into the heated skillet, positioning them face-down and allowing approximately 2-3 minutes per side to achieve a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Finishing and Serving: Transfer fritters onto absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil. Allow brief resting period to cool slightly. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal crispness and warmth, potentially accompanied by a light dusting of powdered sugar or drizzle of honey for additional flavor complexity.
Notes
- Remove excess green base carefully to prevent the flower from falling apart during cooking, ensuring a clean and appealing final dish.
- Aim for a medium-thick batter that clings smoothly to the flower heads without being too heavy or too runny, which helps create a crispy, even coating.
- Collect dandelion flowers from areas free of pesticides or chemical treatments, preferably from clean, organic spaces to ensure food safety and best flavor.
- For gluten-free versions, substitute regular flour with almond or rice flour, maintaining the same mixing technique and achieving a similar crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg