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
Also by +Rowena Dumlao-Giardina I found the recipe in English in her blog post: Fiori d'Acacia Fritti (Fried Black Locust Flowers) and the Medieval Town & Castle of Gradara ←(click)
Frittelle di Fiori d'Acacia (Black Locust Flower Pancakes) ←(click) for recipe
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
interesting!
ReplyDeleteDearest Theresa,
DeleteLooks oh so pretty too and with their fragrance, it must taste wonderful.
Hugs,
Mariette
I know acacia tree and I have seen and smelled its flowers but I have never tried them with food.
ReplyDeleteDearest Mari,
DeleteYes, the same for me, we love its fragrance but would never have thought to fry them.
Hugs,
Mariette
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.
ReplyDeleteThe 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
Dearest Jim,
DeleteYes, 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
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteich 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
Liebe Irmi,
DeleteJa 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
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletedas ist wundervoll.
Alles Liebe
Elisabeth
Liebe Elisabeth,
DeleteDanke und ich bin froh es hat dir gefallen!
Liebe Grüsse,
Mariette
Ziet er erg lekker uit!
ReplyDeleteBeste Joan,
DeleteJa, zal ook best lekker smaken!
Liefs,
Mariette
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
ReplyDeleteCara Paola,
DeleteChe 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
I have not, but I plan to soon! It all looks so delicious. We like to try unusual things here!
ReplyDeleteDearest Nan,
DeleteYou sure can if you have the blossoms still... Ours are gone and I didn't even know this at that time.
Hugs,
Mariette
Bonsoir Mariette
ReplyDeleteMerci 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
Bonjour Nathalie,
DeleteTu 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
Hello again Mariette!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
Dearest Marie-Anne,
DeleteBet 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
Very nice
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteYes it is and such a feast for the eye as well!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteLove fleurs d´acacia! The photos are so beautiful!
Hugs,
Manuela
Dearest Manuela,
DeleteThey look very special being prepared that way!
Hugs,
Mariette
Nee ik heb nooit met bloemen gekookt maar het ziet er goed uit!
ReplyDeleteBeste Marianne,
DeleteJa, ik heb wel vaker met bosviooltjes en ook rozenblaadjes gewerkt maar dit nog nooit. Lijkt me lekker.
Liefs,
Mariette
I've never tried but it sounds very good! Looks so pretty, too!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a lovely holiday weekend. Have a happy new week ahead!
Dearest Tamago,
DeleteJudging by its looks it must taste yummy as well.
Yes we did have a lovely holiday weekend but busy.
Sending you hugs,
Mariette
Hello dear Mariette!!
ReplyDeleteI 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...
Dearest Dimi,
DeleteYes, we have eaten some edible flowers before but not like these acacia flowers.
Wishing you safe travels and ENJOY!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteYour 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
Dearest Michiko,
DeleteYes, 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