Dandelion Fritters
Dandelion Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Dandelion Buds and Blossoms washed
- 1 1/4 tsp Salt to taste
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flower
- 1 Cup Cornmeal
- 1/4 tsp Pepper or Pepperweed Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Chile Powder
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Thyme or 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 2 Cups Canola Oil
Instructions
- Collect dandelion buds and blossoms from a clean location (no pesticides and at least 15 feet from a road!) Pit them in a bowl with several cups of water, lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp salt, dissolved.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and chile powder.
- Add thyme, and mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk.
- Pour egg mixture into flour and stir until well combined to form a batter.
- Pour 1 inch of oil into a skillet, cast iron preferred. Heat oil to 375 degrees.
- Gently dip each flower into batter.
- Carefully place in hot oil; do not crowd.
- Fry until golden, about 2 minutes, turn, and fry 1 more minute if necessary.
- Drain on paper towels. Salt lightly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!