Butterfly Pea Flower Fried Rice
Butterfly pea flowers are rich in vitamins A, C, and E, which can boost immunity, enhance skin elasticity and collagen production, support brain function, prevent stomach pain, and provide natural health benefits such as anti-depressant, stress-relief, calming, anti-convulsive, and mood-soothing effects. Recently, I’ve seen people making steamed buns, bread, and drinks with butterfly pea flowers, and they look absolutely stunning! So, I tried making fried rice with them, and not only did it turn out visually appealing but also delicious. Available on Taobao.
Ingredients
Steps
Soak the butterfly pea flowers in water until the water turns a deep blue color.
Cook rice using the butterfly pea flower water. I used Joyoung Light Rice, which has excellent texture.
This is the cooked butterfly pea flower rice. Stunning color, right? 😜
Cut ham and carrot into small cubes. Remove corn kernels and blanch them along with the carrot cubes and peas in boiling water for a moment. Drain well.
Beat the egg and mix with a small amount of water. Heat a small amount of oil in a pan, quickly scramble the eggs, then set aside.
Add a small amount of oil to the pan, then sauté the spring onion.
Add the ham cubes and stir-fry briefly.
Add the rice and scrambled eggs, breaking the rice apart with a spatula. Then add corn kernels and peas, along with a suitable amount of salt. Stir-fry evenly. (Feel free to add other seasonings such as cumin powder if desired.)
Spoon the fried rice into a bowl, press firmly to compact it.
Invert onto a plate of your choice.
Isn't it stunning? 😄
Final presentation