Yunnan Xianhuabing
Yunnan flower pastries are delicate flaky pastries filled with sweetened rose petals. The most iconic souvenir food of Yunnan province.
食材清单
- For the filling: 200 g dried rose petals
- 100 g sugar
- 50 g honey
- 50 g rendered lard or butter
- For the pastry: 250 g flour
- 100 g lard or butter
- 80 ml water
- Pinch of salt
制作步骤
- 1. Add water to flour and make a dough, then set aside.
- 2. Prepare the fillings and adjust the flavor
- 3. Divide the dough into small pieces and roll them into skins
- 4. Wrap in the filling and shape into shape
- 5. Steam or fry until golden brown
- 6. Remove from the pan and serve on a plate
文化小知识
Flower pastries are the most famous food souvenir of Yunnan. Rose petals from Yunnan highlands are prized for their fragrance and are used in various dishes. The tradition of eating flowers dates back centuries in Yunnan, where over 300 species of edible flowers grow. The best flower pastries come from bakeries in Kunming that use locally sourced roses. The flaky, buttery pastry combined with the fragrant rose filling creates a uniquely Yunnan experience.