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| Posted on Mar 01 2010 |
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Have you noticed? Shoots are springing up all over the place. Get ready to start foraging! Sorrel is one of the earliest plants to show willing and, although shouldn't be eaten in quantity as it can affect the kidneys due to its oxalic acid content, makes a lovely addition to salads, soups and quiches. Dandelion leaves are at their most tender in the spring and help us to detox the winter stodge with their diuretic properties and rich iron content. Add to salads, soups, risottos much as you would with rocket.
Before you know it nettle leaves will be appearing through the ground and they are an excellent food. Cook lightly, as you would spinach, and they make a wonderful nutritious soup and additional to hearty stews. Wear thick gloves when you pick them and wash them well. Once cooked, the sting is gone and you can safely eat them and benefit enormously from their rich minerals.
Happy picking!
Ingredients for a delicious sorrel soup - you could use nettle, dandelion or chickweed as well. See the ebooks section for full recipe.
Last changed: Mar 01 2010 at 11:33 AM
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