First of all, we should know that not every flower is edible. Some flowers are poisonous, such as oleander, corn poppy, rhododendron, narcissus, Catharanthus roseus, Datura, alocasia, Lycoris flava, lily and cicada. These flowers are inedible. Common edible flowers: saffron, chrysanthemum, rose, jasmine, osmanthus, lotus, cherry blossom, orchid, lily, rape, carnation, cauliflower, Luoshen flower, etc. [Note] 1. Pay attention to whether there is pesticide pollution. 2. Try to choose flowers that have just opened. [Preparation before boiling] Disassemble the whole flower, remove the calyx, then take off the petals one by one and soak them in clear water for 2-3 hours. [Various cooking methods of flowers] 1. Scented tea: dry the flowers and drink them. The method is to remove the calyx and pedicel from the bud or newly opened flower, spread the corolla downward into a thin layer, and dry it with slow fire or box. If you don't turn it over when you are dry, it will be heated evenly. Dry, put in a sealed container, and refrigerate. When drinking, it is brewed directly with hot water, and crystal sugar and honey can be added to increase sweetness. Suitable flower species: saffron, rose, chrysanthemum, lotus, osmanthus, water lily, camellia, jasmine, pear, gardenia, lavender, cherry blossom, magnolia and so on. 2. Flower wine: Soak flowers or dried petals in wine. The method is to soak the petals in salt water for 2 hours, remove astringency and sterilization, take them out and dry them in the shade, add them to Chinese liquor, and add a proper amount of rock sugar at the same time. After sealing, put it in a cool place for 2-3 months, so that the fragrance and color of the flowers can fully blend with the wine, and then open it for drinking. Suitable flower species: saffron, chrysanthemum, dandelion, osmanthus, jasmine, rose, orchid, plum blossom, camellia, cherry blossom, lotus, magnolia, pansy and so on. 3. Flower porridge: mix the petals with rice and water and cook it into porridge. Suitable flower species: saffron, rose, lotus, osmanthus, orange, plum, magnolia, chrysanthemum, lily, etc. 4. Pickling candied fruit: after the petals are salted, they are washed and drained with cold boiled water, and sugar is added according to the ratio of petals to sugar 1:2, and then they are marinated in a sealed container for 3 days. Applicable flower types: rose, chrysanthemum, luoshen, jasmine, orchid, Zhu Jin, hibiscus mutabilis, gardenia, lotus, camellia, plum blossom, magnolia flower, lily, cherry blossom, etc. 5. stew: flowers with medicinal properties or rich flavor can be treated by stew. Method 1: pour water or broth, and the main ingredients (chicken, fish, etc. ), seasoning, etc. Directly into the pot, bring to a boil with high fire, then simmer with low fire, add petals, turn off the fire and then take out the pot. Method 2: Put the petals and other materials into the pot for stewing. This method will make the soup head full of flowers, but the petals will be boiled. Method 3: steam the petals in a small pot and add them to the cooked soup. Suitable flower species: lily, chrysanthemum, lotus, lily, orange stalk flower, thistle flower, magnolia flower, epiphyllum, trollius flower, tuberose and so on. 6. Hot pot: used as seasoning for hot pot. Suitable flower species: cauliflower, epiphyllum, tuberose, rape flower, Zhu Jin, chrysanthemum, wild ginger flower, hollyhock, etc. 7. Cold salad: Marinate it with salt first. Generally, knead the petals with salt, put them in a container, take them out before eating, wash off the salt with boiling water, and add some seasonings, such as sesame oil. When I get burned, I should try to reduce the time to avoid discoloration. Put the flowers in hot water and take them out quickly. Suitable flower species: rose, chrysanthemum, orchid, osmanthus, violet, carnation, pear, lotus, camellia, jasmine, lily, etc. 8. Fry: Make batter with flour, egg juice and water, and fry in oil pan until golden brown. Suitable flower species: rose, magnolia flower, marigold flower, towel gourd flower, chrysanthemum flower, orange stem flower, hibiscus mutabilis, Zhu Jin, lotus flower, wisteria flower, lily flower, tuberose, gardenia flower, trollius flower, canna flower, etc. Unsuitable flower species: osmanthus fragrans. 9. Quickly stir fry: stir fry pork, chicken and vegetables first. In the oil, when the pot comes up, mix in fresh petals, and then stir-fry for a few times with high fire to get 10. Flower cake: use petals as seasoning material and add it to the cake.