In a second bowl, mix 1/4 c. flour, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Toss young day lily buds in egg until fully coated. Toss into flour mixture and gently mix until covered in flour. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in skillet. Saute floured buds, approx. 1 minute on each side, stirring until lightly browned.
Serve as a unique and flavorful side dish.
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I'm really curious to know what they taste like. People eat squash blossoms all the time.
i have never cooked the buds! yea! will try this very soon. i usually just dry the flowers to add to things:) nice new way to enjoy these lovely flowers! thanks for sharing xx
I am fascinated by cooking lilies and also squash blossoms, but have never tried it myself. I really must do that sometimes.
My daylilies haven't bloomed but perhaps I can beg some of my mom's. This sounds soooo intriguing!
Day Lilies just took bloom here in Kentucky and I am eager to try this. I really am curious as to what they will taste like?
Good Article
Oh, I've had these - they're really good. They are also used in Chinese stir fries.
So I tried this little recipe with the day lily buds, i used flour for one batch and since i love cornmeal I tried another with that. They were both edible though I have to say I liked the seasoned flour better, less clumpy. The flavor was mild sort of like zucchini and I could taste a sweetness. I think mixed with other vegetables they would have been great.
brinkka2011 says: Thanks so much for posting all of the good content! I am looking forward to reading more.
Lovely idea for day lilies. They have a lovely sweet crunch which is delicious. Like a sweeter version of cos lettuce. A small word of warning though. Don't eat too many in one go as they can cause a mild upset stomach.
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