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Fragile, colorful and elegant. This is how you could describe a pumpkin flower which has been considered an important part of the gastronomy of Mexico.
Its perfume and nutritional values, in addition to its delicate flavor, have put the perfect nuance to give way to exuberant dishes. The same for haute cuisine as for the home cooking of all Mexicans.
Delicate flower that nature offers to the delight of the palates. And that since pre-Hispanic times has been present in the Mexican diet.
In soups, quesadillas, stews and even in snacks. The pumpkin flowers they are the perfect ingredient to enhance the world's most versatile preparations.
Pumpkin flower
Idolina Velazquez Soto, in his study entitled 'Flowers and insects in the pre-Hispanic and current diet of Mexico', comments the following. There are several pre-court testimonies that illustrate the rich and varied intake of flowers. Among the ancient Mexicans for thousands of years. The pumpkin flowers, between them.
However, the arrival of Europeans influenced the use of other types of flowers such as roses. Also bougainvillea, chrysanthemum or orange blossom, among others. Although without unseating those already existing in the The new World.
At present, the gastronomic customs of Mexico they contemplate the pumpkin flower among the most traditional ingredients of your kitchen. It is used in soups, quesadillas, stuffed, fried and even in salads. This flower is a delight to delight the palate, as well as enjoy a healthy complement.
Friar bernardino He also mentions in his writings that the natives mainly ate the pumpkin flower. However, they gave it another name. Without a doubt, this food is a gift of nature that provides flavor and color to Mexican cuisine.
