Hummingbird Tree Flower Fritters (Thai)
Hummingbird Tree Flower Fritters, known as 'Dok Jok' in Thai, are a popular street food snack made from the edible flowers of the hummingbird tree (Sesbania grandiflora). The delicate, crescent-shaped flowers are dipped in a savory, turmeric-infused rice flour batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy. They are commonly found in markets across Thailand and Southeast Asia, often served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a deep-fried snack, these fritters are moderately high in carbohydrates from the batter and fat from the frying oil, with a modest amount of protein. They provide a good source of dietary fiber and certain minerals from the flowers, with a typical serving containing roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 µg RAE |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (approximately 80 g, about 6-8 fritters) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The hummingbird tree is a fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing plant, making its flowers a sustainable and nutritious foraged ingredient. Nutritionally, the flowers themselves are a surprisingly good source of vitamin C and iron, which are partially retained even after frying.
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