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This is a recipe handed down by my mother and is a local favorite back in West Virginia, up in the Appalachian Mountains. This recipe consists of picking the largest dandelion flowers and leaving the entire stem behind, battering the flowers up and frying them in butter. Has a flavor similar to that of mushrooms. One word of caution…to avoid a bitter taste, make sure the dandelion flowers you’re picking have not been sprayed by dogs or pesticides.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 4 eggs
- 80 unopened dandelion blossoms, stems removed
- ½ cup butter
Directions
Step 1
Combine the flour, seasoned salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until evenly combined; set aside. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl, then stir in the dandelion blossoms until completely coated.
Step 2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove half of the dandelions from the egg, and allow the excess egg to drip away. Toss in the flour until completely coated, then remove from the flour, tossing between your hands to allow excess flour to fall away. Cook the dandelions in the melted butter until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining dandelions.
Editor’s Note
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 266 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat8g | 41% |
| Cholesterol124mg | 41% |
| Sodium821mg | 36% |
| Total Carbohydrate27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars0g | |
| Protein7g | |
| Vitamin C7mg | 37% |
| Calcium77mg | 6% |
| Iron3mg | 16% |
| Potassium175mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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