Crispy Fried Crown Daisy Balls
Chrysanthemum greens (commonly called penghao) are an edible vegetable, with tender leaves and stems used as a cooking ingredient.
Per 100g edible portion, they provide 1.9g of protein, 1.2g of dietary fiber, 1510μg of carotene, 18mg of vitamin C, plus folate, potassium, sodium, calcium and other vitamins and minerals.
Chrysanthemum greens contain volatile essential oils that support appetite stimulation, spleen strengthening, blood pressure reduction and mental refreshment. These compounds evaporate easily when heated, which weakens their effects.
They are pungent, sweet and cool in nature, and act on the heart, spleen and stomach meridians. People with diarrhea should avoid eating them.
Ingredients
Crown daisy
300g
Scallion
20g
Ginger
5g
Carrot
50g
Starch
30g
Flour
30g
Oil
to taste
Salt
1匙
Five-spice powder
1匙
MSG
0.2匙
Instructions
1
Step 1
Pick over fresh crown daisy, wash it in clean water, drain, and set aside.
2
Step 2
Cut the crown daisy into evenly sized fine pieces.
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Step 3
Wash the scallion and ginger, then chop into scallion and ginger bits and set aside.
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Step 4
Peel the carrot, wash it, and dice it into small pieces.
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Step 5
Place the crown daisy, carrot, scallion, and ginger together into a container.
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Step 6
First pour one spoonful of oil over the vegetables and mix well. This not only improves the texture but also locks in the moisture of the crown daisy.
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Step 7
Add the seasonings: salt, five-spice powder, and MSG.
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Step 8
Add the flour and starch and begin to stir.
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Step 9
Mix until all the seasonings, starch, and flour evenly coat the crown daisy, forming a slightly thick batter.
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Step 10
Pour an appropriate amount of oil into a pan and heat to 60–70% hot, then drop in the crown daisy balls one by one and fry over medium-high heat.
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Step 11
Fry the crown daisy balls until they change color and float to the surface.
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Step 12
Use a skimmer to remove the delicious crown daisy balls and drain off the oil.
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Step 13
Arrange the crispy and aromatic deep-fried crown daisy balls onto a plate.
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Step 14
The crown daisy balls are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with the refreshing fragrance of crown daisy—absolutely delightful.
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Step 15
This dish combines the nutrition and fresh aroma of vegetables with the rich flavor of being fried in oil.
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Step 16
Paired with a little drink, savoring the delicious food while chatting with close friends is also a truly happy moment.
