How to eat melon flowers
Recently, discussions on healthy diet and specialty ingredients have continued to rise across the Internet. Among them, "noodle flowers", as an ingredient with both nutrition and flavor, have become one of the hot topics in the past 10 days. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet to introduce the eating methods, nutritional value and related data of noodle flowers in detail to help you make better use of this ingredient.
1. Nutritional value of melon flowers
The pumpkin flower (also known as pumpkin flower) is the male flower of the pumpkin plant and is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The following is comparative data on its core nutrients:
| Nutritional information | Content per 100g | Recommended daily intake ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1800IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
2. Ranking of popular eating methods on the Internet
According to the statistics of topics on social platforms (Weibo, Xiaohongshu, Douyin) in the past 10 days, the most popular ways to eat melon flowers are as follows:
| Ranking | How to eat | heat index | Core features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crispy fried melon flowers | 92,000 | Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, served with salt and pepper |
| 2 | Noodles and flowers omelette | 78,000 | Simple and quick, nutritionally balanced |
| 3 | Stir-fried noodles with melon flowers | 65,000 | Keep original flavor, low fat and healthy |
| 4 | Noodle Melon Flower Soup | 51,000 | Delicious and sweet, suitable for summer |
3. Detailed production guide (taking fried melon flowers with fried noodles as an example)
1. Material selection and processing:
Select the male flowers (with pedicels) that are not fully open, remove the stamens and sepals, soak in salt water for 10 minutes and drain.
2. Batter preparation:
100g all-purpose flour + 30g cornstarch + 1 egg + 150ml ice water + 2g salt, adjust to a yogurt-like consistency.
3. Frying techniques:
The oil temperature should be controlled at 170-180°C, and a single frying should not exceed 1 minute. Re-frying for 20 seconds can improve the crispness.
4. Precautions
| Things to note | illustrate |
|---|---|
| hay fever | It is recommended to try a small amount for the first time |
| pesticide residue | Choose organically grown or fully soaked |
| Consuming time limit | Eat now (no more than 24 hours stored) |
5. Trends in innovative eating methods
According to the latest content created by food bloggers, the following two innovative ways of eating are on the rise:
1. Melon flower tempura:Serve with perilla leaves and matcha salt.
2. Brew noodle flowers:Filled with shrimp paste/minced meat and steamed, Douyin-related videos have been played more than 3 million times.
From a nutritional point of view, melon flowers are particularly suitable for people with high blood pressure and dieters. Its low calorie (only 24kcal/100g) and high fiber characteristics make it at the top of the recent healthy diet list. It is recommended to consume it 2-3 times a week, and the dosage should be controlled within 150 grams each time.
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