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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

{Acacia Flower Fritters - Beignets de Fleurs d'Acacia}

We all learn from each other and so I learned from the last comment, written by Nathalie Santa Maria from France on my post about Our Robinia pseudoacacia - Black Locust after the rain. Nathalie posts about: Birdwatching and Photography - Refuge LPO  ←(click it)
She pointed out that the flowers are being used to make Fritters, or Beignets in French.
Beignets de fleurs d'acacia  ←(click for French recipe) or Acacia Blossom Fritters
Rowena also has her own Apron and Sneakers FB Page

Did any of you ever cook with these Acacia - Black Locust Flowers?

Related link:
{Our Robinia pseudoacacia - Black Locust after the rain} | previous post by me


32 comments:

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    1. Dearest Theresa,
      Looks oh so pretty too and with their fragrance, it must taste wonderful.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. I know acacia tree and I have seen and smelled its flowers but I have never tried them with food.

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    1. Dearest Mari,
      Yes, the same for me, we love its fragrance but would never have thought to fry them.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Hello Mariette, Just as with wild mushrooms, it's a good idea to be certain of identification before eating garden or wildflowers, to make sure they are the edible ones--sometimes the same name is used for different species. Also, some plants listed as edible in older books are no longer recommended as food.

    The flowers of Robinia pseudoacacia, known as false acacia, are regarded as edible, even though they are not true acacias (note that the leaves and the rest of the plant, though, are toxic). Elder flowers (Sambucus), which I have tried, are similarly recommended for this kind of fritters.
    --Jim

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    1. Dearest Jim,
      Yes, you are so right about being certain of identification before eating any flowers. Yes, the Elder flower fritters are probably even more well known. A German friend had prepared them like that too. In Italy and France, these recipes are more common. We ate in Italy fried Nasturium fritters in a restaurant!
      Kindest regards,
      Mariette

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  4. Liebe Mariette,
    ich selbst habe noch nicht mit den Blüten gekocht. Bei Freunden bekam ich einmal eine Kostprobe - auch im Pfannkuchen.
    Es stimmt schon, man lernt nie aus - und im Bloggerland gibt es immer etwas, das Wissenswert ist.
    Einen schönen Tag wünscht dir
    Irmi

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    1. Liebe Irmi,
      Ja genauso für mich, habe sie leider auch noch nie gekocht aber schon Nasturium Blüten gegessen in Italien im Restaurant. Es ist wirklich erstaunlich was man so alles lernt mit viel lesen!
      Ganz liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  5. Liebe Mariette,

    das ist wundervoll.

    Alles Liebe
    Elisabeth

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    1. Liebe Elisabeth,
      Danke und ich bin froh es hat dir gefallen!
      Liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  6. Anche io faccio queste frittelle Mariette, e poi le spolverizzo con zucchero e ce le mangiamo ancora tiepide, belle croccanti e profumate. Un bacione. Paola

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    1. Cara Paola,
      Che credo da voi e in Italia abbiamo mangiato solo i fiori Nasturium come quello, ma non ancora i fiori di Acacia...
      Un bacione grande,
      Mariette

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  7. I have not, but I plan to soon! It all looks so delicious. We like to try unusual things here!

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    1. Dearest Nan,
      You sure can if you have the blossoms still... Ours are gone and I didn't even know this at that time.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. Bonsoir Mariette
    Merci pour le lien, tu es trop gentille
    Alors as-tu aimé ces beignets ?
    Sucré et bonne odeur :)
    J'adore les photos en tout cas.
    Grosses bises et bonne soirée

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    1. Bonjour Nathalie,
      Tu es tout à fait Bienvenue et Merci pour cette astuce. Non, je n'ai pas encore essayé ces comme nos fleurs étaient déjà tous passés...
      Bises et passez une belle journée.
      Mariette

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  9. Hello again Mariette!
    I did know the beignets de fleurs d'acacia, but never had the chance of tasting them.
    They must surely be very tasty!!
    I wish you a lovely week, my dear friend!

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    1. Dearest Marie-Anne,
      Bet they are very tasty and sweet with their fragrance. One day I must try them.
      Sending you hugs and lovely days for the remainder of the week.
      Mariette

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    1. Dearest Jo-Anne,
      Yes it is and such a feast for the eye as well!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  11. Dear Mariette,
    Love fleurs d´acacia! The photos are so beautiful!
    Hugs,
    Manuela

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    1. Dearest Manuela,
      They look very special being prepared that way!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. Nee ik heb nooit met bloemen gekookt maar het ziet er goed uit!

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    1. Beste Marianne,
      Ja, ik heb wel vaker met bosviooltjes en ook rozenblaadjes gewerkt maar dit nog nooit. Lijkt me lekker.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  13. I've never tried but it sounds very good! Looks so pretty, too!
    I hope you had a lovely holiday weekend. Have a happy new week ahead!

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    1. Dearest Tamago,
      Judging by its looks it must taste yummy as well.
      Yes we did have a lovely holiday weekend but busy.
      Sending you hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. Hello dear Mariette!!
    I have never taste before flowers in cakes or salad!
    They look delicious!!Have a lovely week ahead!
    Getting ready for my trip In the Netherlands!!Hugs!
    Dimi...

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    1. Dearest Dimi,
      Yes, we have eaten some edible flowers before but not like these acacia flowers.
      Wishing you safe travels and ENJOY!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. Dearest Mariette,
    Your has lovely holiday Your post about your Robinia pseudoacia-Black Locust after the rain!
    Nathalie posts about Birlwatching and Photography -rafuge LP0.
    She pointed out that flowers are to make feitters in franch,
    You having a lovely time with Nathalia Santa maria!
    Sending you hugs and love both of you!
    Michiko

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    1. Dearest Michiko,
      Yes, it was lovely for learning from Nathalie this special fact about edible flowers!
      Hope you enjoy the remainder of the week in good weather.
      Hugs and love from both of us.
      Mariette

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