The last few years, we have seen how flowers have started to be present in nearly all world renowned chefs dishes...
By simply adding some edible flowers on your plates...your food raises to another level! Of course you need to know the taste of the flowers you gonna use and see if it will pair with your food before adding them...
Today I want to share my most favorite flowers that I recommend to have on hand and use to upgrade your plated foods!
PS. We have hundreds of edible flowers out there...it is up to you to make your choice!!!
Enjoy!
Roses
Roses are actually one of the most popular edible flowers, they can be used in so many ways...Use them in coktails, salads or desserts!
Roses can also be used in making jam, jellies, marmalade, baklava etc... or simply pressed to get that lovely syrup!
Just make sure to remove the bitter white portion of the petals before use!
Chamomile
Chamomile flowers are easy recognizable...use the petals to upgrade your salad! Though they are mostly used in teas, this does not prevent you from trying to use them in other culinary preps...
Chrysanthemum
Ranging from red color to white, yello and orange, Chrysanthemum's flavor varies from plant to plant...sometimes sweet to tangy to bitter...
The petals are best used in salads and in many countries they are often used in stir fry dishes!
Hibiscus
Admired for their beauty and bright colors ranging from red to white, purple to yellow etc...Hibiscus have a citrus like flavor than can form part of any dish! Great in fruit salads and cheese platters...
Commonly used in desserts and tea!
Johny Jump Ups
The leaves and flowers of this plant can be eaten raw or cooked...colors ranging from purple blue, yellow and white, they have a wintergreen flavor!
Great for decorating cakes, they can also be used with soft cheese and salads!
Have fun using them in drinks, soups or on its own!
So voila guys, these are my 5 most favorite flowers that can be used in so many dishes...
What are your most favorite one?
Please do leave a comment below and share photos of the flowers you use the most!
