Watch THIS VIDEO for a visual tutorial on harvesting and water soaking haole koa flower buds.

Harvest unopened flower buds. There should be no small white flowers opening, or that look like they will open.

Rinse them.

Put into a bowl or container of some kind with water.

Cover with a clean kitchen towel and set aside for 12 hours.

Strain out water and rinse after 12 hours. Refill bowl with water and cover again with clean kitchen towel.

Strain out water and rinse after 12 hours. Refill bowl with water and cover again with clean kitchen towel.

Strain out water and rinse after 12 hours. Refill bowl with water and cover again with clean kitchen towel.

Strain out water and rinse thoroughly. Time to eat, or you can store them in the refrigerator.