Can pink acacia flowers be eaten? How to preserve acacia flowers for a long time

Sophora flowers can be used as ornamental plants and are edible, but not all Sophora flowers are edible. Sophora flowers are divided into Chinese Sophora flowers, Chinese Sophora flowers, and red Sophora flowers. Red Sophora flowers come in purple and red colors, and are grown as ornamental plants. They are not recommended for consumption. Let's learn how to preserve this seasonal food for a long time!

Contents of this article

1. Can pink acacia flowers be eaten?

2. How to preserve acacia flowers for a long time

3. How many minutes does it take to steam acacia flowers?

Can pink acacia flowers be eaten?

It is not recommended to eat pink locust flowers. Pink locust flowers are common in gardens and are generally planted as ornamental flowers. Their leaves, stem barks, etc. are toxic to a certain extent. Although it is currently impossible to determine whether the flowers are toxic, it is best not to eat them to avoid causing physical discomfort.

Sophora flowers are divided into Chinese Sophora japonica flowers, Robinia pseudoacacia flowers, and red Sophora japonica flowers. Red Sophora japonica flowers are purple and red, and are grown as ornamental plants, not recommended for consumption.

White locust flowers are edible. They usually bloom in April and May every year and have a sweet and fragrant taste. The common way to eat them is to steam them. They can be steamed alone or mixed with flour.

How to preserve acacia flowers for a long time

First, soak the Sophora japonica flowers in salt water for 10 minutes, then boil water and pour it into the Sophora japonica flowers for blanching, add a small amount of salt and stir evenly during the blanching process. After blanching, filter the water, put it in a sealed bag and freeze it in the refrigerator.

The second method is to directly dry the picked Sophora japonica flowers, pack them directly into sealed bags according to the amount for each meal, and store them in the freezer of the refrigerator.

How many minutes does it take to steam acacia flowers?

Steam the acacia flowers for 15-20 minutes. Choose half-opened acacia flowers, clean them and drain them. Add flour and mix well. Spread the mixed acacia flowers on the steamer and steam for 15-20 minutes. Take out, break them up and let them cool. Heat oil and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper and mix well.

When steaming acacia flowers, choose the flower buds that are not fully opened, which will make the taste more tender.

Drain the water before steaming acacia flowers, so that the steamed acacia flowers will be fragrant, fresh and delicious.

Add flour gradually and mix well so that each flower bud can be coated with a thin layer of flour, making the locust flowers softer and more glutinous.