I tell you what, that daylily is a good stuff. You see, that flower, it ain’t just pretty, it’s good eatin’ too! And today, I’m gonna tell you how to make them daylily fritters. They is tasty, I tell you!
What You Need to Get
- First, you gotta get them daylilies.
- Some flour, just regular is fine.
- Water, from the tap is good.
- Some salt, just a pinch.
- Oil, for frying, you know.
That’s all you need, simple stuff. You see, we ain’t got no fancy stuff here. Just plain and simple, like this daylily fritter recipe.
How to Make Them Fritters
First, you gotta pick them daylilies. You see them buds? The ones that ain’t opened yet, all green and tight? Those is the ones you want. Or them bloomed ones, they is fine too. Pick a bunch. The more the better, I always say.
Then, you gotta wash them flowers. Get all the dirt and bugs off. Ain’t nobody want to eat that, you know. Just rinse ’em under the tap, good and proper. That flower, you can eat all of it, every part, so don’t worry.
Next, you make the batter. Just mix that flour and water. Make it like, you know, not too thick, not too runny. Like pancake batter, you ever make that? Just like that. And put a pinch of salt in there. Gotta have a little salt, makes everything taste better, I always say. And you know what? Them daylilies, they is good for you. They got that stuff, that orange color, that’s good for your eyes. Keeps them cataracts away, they say.
Now, you dip them daylilies in the batter. Make sure they is all covered, every bit. Then, you fry ’em. Heat up that oil in a pan, and drop them battered daylilies in there. Fry ’em till they is all golden and crispy. Like them fritters you get at the fair, you know? All crispy and golden.
When they is done, you take ’em out. Let ’em cool a bit, ’cause they is hot, you know. Then, you can eat ’em. Just like that. Or you can have ’em with something else, like a meal, you know. They is good as a snack, or with your dinner. How you like your daylily fritters is up to you.
More About Them Daylilies
You know, them daylilies, they ain’t just for eatin’. You can make tea with ’em too. Just put some in hot water, with some other flowers if you got ’em. Like that lavender, or that borage. Makes a good tea, they say. That flower, it’s good fresh, or you can dry ’em. Then you can have ’em in the winter, when it’s all cold and nothing’s growin’. You can even freeze them. Just put them in a bag and throw them in the freezer.
That daylily fritter recipe, it’s a good one. Easy, you see. And tasty. You try it, you’ll see. You don’t need no fancy stuff, just what you got. That’s how we do it. Plain and simple. But good, oh so good. That daylily, it’s a wonder, I tell you. Pretty to look at, and good to eat. What more can you ask for, huh?
So next time you see them daylilies, don’t just walk on by. Pick ’em. Make some fritters. You won’t be sorry, I tell you. They is a treat, a real treat. And good for you too, don’t forget that. Good for your eyes, they say. So eat up, and enjoy. That’s what I always say. Enjoy your food, enjoy your life. And them daylilies, they sure help with that. That daylily fritter recipe, it’s a keeper, for sure.
