Dandelion fritters

You find dandelions almost everywhere and you especially notice them when the bright yellow flowers light up the landscape. Dandelion leaves, buds, and flowers are all edible, and are in fact a high quality wild herb. Pick the young, light green leaves, and choose dandelion plants that grow in shaded areas, as these are less bitter.

For this recipe, you must use very fresh and juicy dandelion flowers without stems. Gently press them, and make sure they feel firm and springy. Rinse them very thoroughly shake off the water and carefully pat the flowers dry in a tea towel. Then you are ready to make fritters over the fire.