Which flowers are edible?
Some flowers planted in daily life are edible, such as white orchids, pomegranate flowers, forsythia flowers, honeysuckle flowers, hibiscus flowers, osmanthus flowers, roses, jasmine flowers, etc., which are non-toxic, edible and can be used as medicine. Fragrant flowers are: jasmine, narcissus, rose, osmanthus, Daphne, orchid, white orchid, lily, clove, smile, honeysuckle, Milan and so on. Common edible flowers are: common edible flowers: chrysanthemum, rose, jasmine, osmanthus, lotus, cherry blossom, orchid, lily, rape, carnation, cauliflower, luoshen flower, gardenia flower, etc. Flowers, vegetables and drinks rose in China as early as 2000 years ago, such as lilies, which are particularly popular dishes; Moreover, according to some old people's memories, in the past famine years, they often went outside to pick gardenias and stir-fry gardenias, only putting some oil and salt, without seasonings such as monosodium glutamate, but they were fragrant and delicious. In addition, the flowering period of gardenia is just the time for transplanting rice, so almost every family loves to eat it several times. Old people say that Gardenia has the effects of relaxing muscles and tendons, promoting blood circulation, strengthening the body and relieving fatigue. There is also Sophora japonica, which is collected and steamed with noodles and wrapped in jiaozi and steamed bread. The fragrance of Sophora japonica slips home from Shan Ye and the yard. It is said that Sophora japonica can clear fire and dry heat, beauty beauty. As for drinks, there are many varieties such as osmanthus tea, honeysuckle tea, chrysanthemum tea and jasmine tea. There are many restaurants with flowers as their main dishes in major cities. Walking into these restaurants, not only are the shadows of flowers everywhere in the hall, but what is even more peculiar is the delicious food with flowers as the main dish on the menu. Just look at the names of those dishes, such as falling in love with butterfly flowers, closing the moon and feeling ashamed of flowers, and the imperial concubine smiling, it will make people fascinated. These recipes are all made of peony, rose, broom and so on. Common flowers are: lily, jasmine, chrysanthemum, osmanthus, peony, Dai and Sophora japonica. Some of these flowers were flown in from Yunnan, and some were bought at the local flower market. For example, Sophora japonica is a very common wild vegetable native to Yunnan. Cooking cold dishes tastes bitter and salty. When cooking cauliflower, the flowers are usually washed first, blanched with hot water, rinsed with cold water, filtered, fried, stewed or cooled. A person who eats roses said that eating flowers not only looks pleasing to the eye, but also feels very good when eaten in the mouth after frying, which can be described as "three cleanses": crisp, fragrant and light. Peony flower is known as the "king of flowers", with large and gorgeous petals. Whether it is used for frying, stewing or making soup, the rich aroma remains unchanged, making people want to eat more and more. In addition to cooking, you can also use flowers to make soup, which is not only novel and nutritious, but also the petals scattered in the soup not only increase the enjoyment of beauty and the feeling of joy, but also promote appetite. Ladies like these flower plates best. First, the dishes made of flowers are mostly light in taste, and the flowers are kept in their original state in practice, which looks very cute. Second, many flowers have their special effects. For example, roses have the effect of beauty beauty, and jasmine can relieve summer heat and ease the mood. Chrysanthemum can refresh the brain, clear the liver and improve eyesight ... Flowers are beautiful and have such effects, so chefs use their brains to cook flowers and dishes of various colors and flavors for fashionistas. Not everyone likes a flower banquet. The human body is different, and everyone's skin color, skin quality and physique are different. Even if flowers (non-toxic and therapeutic) are helpful to people, they can't be the same. The waiter said that if some guests have symptoms of pollen allergy, they can only sigh. Edible parts of flowers include bulbs, roots, branches and leaves, buds, petals and stamens. But not all flowers can cook, such as lilies. There are more than 30 varieties of lilies, but only two varieties can be eaten, one is Lanzhou lily and the other is longan lily. Therefore, when choosing cauliflower, we must first determine whether it is non-toxic. For example, some flowers, such as oleander, Datura stramonium and poinsettia, contain harmful ingredients and cannot be eaten at will. At the same time, the starch and sugar of flowers are relatively high, so they can be imported and taste good. Relatively speaking, edible flowers are still a small number, and it is best to eat them under the guidance of professionals. Most flowers can't be eaten casually. For some people who want to cook flowers and vegetables at home, it is particularly important to find out whether the selected flowers can be eaten in their mouths and which parts they should eat before starting work. Even different varieties of the same flower have different effects. Eating poisonous flowers by mistake can cause allergic and toxic reactions. In addition, the flowers in restaurants are generally directly supplied by the ecological park, which is a green food specially cultivated for cooking. However, most of the flowers sold in the market have pesticide and fertilizer residues, which are not suitable for eating. It is better to choose flowers planted at home. At the same time, the cooking of flowers is generally light, not fried, not too heavy, and try to keep the color and fragrance of flowers. Note: 1. Pay attention to whether you have sprayed pesticides. 2. It's best to choose flowers that have just opened. 3. When choosing cauliflower, we must first determine whether it is non-toxic. For example, some flowers, such as oleander, Datura stramonium, bachelor flower, poinsettia and so on. , contains harmful ingredients and cannot be eaten at will. At the same time, the starch and sugar of flowers are relatively high, so they can be imported and taste good. Usually considered as official vegetables, taro flower, leek flower, lily flower, pumpkin flowers, magnolia flower, wisteria flower, Sophora japonica flower, lotus flower, plantain flower, etc. In addition, roses, chrysanthemums, epiphyllum, kapok, jasmine, orchids, osmanthus and so on are all beauty products.