Autumn is the perfect time to nourish the body with the best of pumpkin flowers. These flowers are rich in protein, amino acids, fats, sugars, and enzymes, providing a multitude of nutrients essential for maintaining health and well-being.
1. Pumpkin flowers are abundant in protein, various vitamins, and minerals such as iron and calcium. The nutritional content is significantly higher compared to other parts of the pumpkin.
2. They also contain a substantial amount of carotenoids, which have been linked to the prevention and treatment of various cancers, including lung, stomach, and malignant lymphoma, with a strong correlation to the levels of carotenoids in the blood.
3. According to research by Singaporean nutritionist Dobby, consuming pumpkin flowers can effectively improve intelligence quotient (IQ).
4. It has been proven that the pollen part is the most nutrient-rich, earning the title of ‘all-round vegetable’ and ‘miniature nutritional treasure trove,’ making it a ‘perfect nutritional food’.
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Ingredients for Tempura: 100g flour, 1 egg, 150ml water, 7 fresh shrimps, 7 pumpkin flowers, appropriate amount of shiitake mushrooms, and any preferred ingredients in appropriate amounts.
Tempura Preparation Steps:
1. Clean the vegetables.
2. Remove the veins from the pumpkin flowers.
3. Peel the shrimp and slice the vegetables.
4. Coat with flour, dip in batter.
5. Coat various vegetables with flour, dip in batter, and fry in oil until golden brown, then serve.
