Buffalo Jump Makes Deep-Fried Sunflower Heads Dressed with Bee Pollen
Laura McQuarrie — August 26, 2016 — Eco
References: thebuffalojump & instagram
Most people only know the seeds as the edible part of a sunflower, but the plant also boasts nourishing and completely edible sunflower heads. Buffalo Jump is a restaurant in East Falmouth, Massachusetts that capitalizes on this by serving deep-fried sunflower heads.
To prepare, the sunflower heads are treated in a way that's similar to artichokes, which involves soaking them in milk to prevent oxidation. From there, they are breaded with a mixture of cornmeal and flour, fried in sunflower oil and garnished with salt and bee pollen toppings for additional nourishment and texture.
All of the Native American-inspired food that's prepared and served through Buffalo Jump is made with ingredients that are grown, foraged or trapped in the local area.
To prepare, the sunflower heads are treated in a way that's similar to artichokes, which involves soaking them in milk to prevent oxidation. From there, they are breaded with a mixture of cornmeal and flour, fried in sunflower oil and garnished with salt and bee pollen toppings for additional nourishment and texture.
All of the Native American-inspired food that's prepared and served through Buffalo Jump is made with ingredients that are grown, foraged or trapped in the local area.
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