How to eat shepherd's purse flowers
May 10, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Shepherd's purse flower omelette: Wash and chop the shepherd's purse flowers, place them in a bowl, then add egg liquid, an appropriate amount of salt, and cooking wine. Mix well. Heat oil in a pan, pour in the egg mixture, cook slowly over low heat until the surface solidifies, flip it over, and continue cooking until both sides are golden brown and fragrant with a tender and fresh texture.
Shepherd's purse flower dumplings: Wash the shepherd's purse flowers, blanch them in boiling water, then chop finely. Mix with ground pork and add chopped green onions and ginger.
Common ways to cook shepherd's purse blossoms include shepherd's purse blossom omelette, shepherd's purse blossom dumplings, shepherd's purse blossom tofu soup, stir-fried shepherd's purse blossom with cured pork, and shepherd's purse blossom porridge.
1. Shepherd's purse blossom omelette: Wash and chop the shepherd's purse blossoms, place them in a bowl, then add egg liquid, an appropriate amount of salt, and cooking wine, mixing well. Heat oil in a pan, pour in the egg mixture, and cook slowly over low heat. Flip once the surface solidifies, and continue cooking until both sides are golden brown and aromatic, with a tender texture.
2. Shepherd's purse blossom dumplings: Wash and blanch the shepherd's purse blossoms, then chop them. Mix with ground pork and add chopped green onions, ginger, salt, light soy sauce, and other seasonings to make the filling. Wrap the filling in dumpling wrappers and cook until done. The dumpling wrappers are smooth and tender while the filling combines the aromatic flavor of shepherd's purse blossoms with meat, offering a delicious taste.
3. Shepherd's purse blossom tofu soup: Cut the tofu into small cubes and set aside after washing the shepherd's purse blossoms. Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the tofu and cook for a few minutes, then add the shepherd's purse blossoms. Finally, season with an appropriate amount of salt and sesame oil. Cook until the broth turns green, with an aromatic scent and a smooth texture.
4. Stir-fried shepherd's purse blossom with cured pork: Cut the cured pork into slices and wash and cut the shepherd's purse blossoms into sections. Heat oil in a pan, first stir-frying the cured pork until oil is released, then add the shepherd's purse blossoms and quickly stir-fry. Add a little light soy sauce and sugar for seasoning. The shepherd's purse blossoms absorb the oil from the cured pork, resulting in a rich aroma and complex texture.
5. Shepherd's purse blossom porridge: Wash the rice and cook it into porridge. When the rice is fully cooked, add the washed shepherd's purse blossoms and continue cooking for a few more minutes. The finished porridge carries a subtle fragrance of shepherd's purse blossoms, which stimulates the appetite and is nutritious, making it especially suitable for breakfast.
When harvesting and consuming shepherd's purse blossoms, care should be taken to choose fresh, uncontaminated ingredients, and they must be thoroughly washed to ensure food safety. Shepherd's purse blossoms are cold in nature; individuals with cold deficiency of the spleen and stomach should avoid excessive consumption.
