Yunnan University canteens serve seasonal rose-themed feast

The canteens at Yunnan University have introduced a seasonal rose-themed menu for students and faculty, featuring everything from desserts to savory dishes and soups.

The roses used in these creations are all grown on campus, including Dianhong and Damascus roses. Harvested in the early morning or evening, the fresh blooms are delivered to the kitchen for cleaning and preparation.

The main rose-based foods include rose wine-stewed dumplings and rose flower rolls. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunnan University]

Soft and sweet double-skin milk – topped with delicate rose petals that release a light floral aroma – is a popular dessert. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunnan University]

With its silky texture blending creamy milk and subtle rose sweetness, the sweet double-skin milk sells around 500 to 600 servings daily at Nanyuan Canteen.

Crispy shrimp balls coated in rose jam are another favorite – crunchy exterior that gives way to a mix of floral sweetness and a fresh, savory taste of shrimp. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunnan University]

Deep-fried roses are a crowd favorite. Golden and crisp on the outside, they retain a gentle floral sweetness inside, offering a unique, fragrant bite. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunnan University]

In addition to being used in canteen dishes, the roses are processed into flower cakes and a variety of specialty pastries.