Butterfly Pea Flower

Ingredients

• Soybeans 300g
• Lactone 3g
• Appropriate amount of cooking oil
• Salt as appropriate
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Onion, ginger and garlic appropriate amount
• Cooking wine 1 spoon

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Rinse butterfly pea flowers with clean water.
2. 2.Put it into the pot, add boiling water and soak for 5 minutes
3. 3. Water turns blue after anthocyanins dissolve
4. 4. Strain out the flowers and add honey or lemon according to preference
5. 5. It will turn purple after adding lemon juice
6. 6. After cooling, add ice cubes and drink.

Cultural Tips

Yunnan butterfly pea flower jelly is a famous dish in Yunnan cuisine. It is deeply loved by people for its unique flavor and traditional production method. It embodies the rich culinary heritage and cultural traditions of the region and is often featured at festivals, family gatherings and local restaurants.