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Stinging Nettles – How to Pick and Use in Cooking
I’m very good at growing nettles. So I don’t have to leave my garden when I go in search of nettles! In fact, I make it a part of my spring cleaning the garden to pick the tips of the nettle before I pull them up if they grow somewhere they should not! I’m delighted that not only are they plentiful, they are also highly nutritious and very delicious.
Nettles have long been a part of our human diet. They contain Vitamins (A and C) minerals, Iron, fibres and protein. It is also traditionally taken as a tonic to detox, or cleanse in spring. Spring stinging nettles are very tender and can be used as you would spinach. (Apart from eating raw unless you’re a bit of a sucker for punishment). Make sure to forage plenty of those in April.
Picking and preparing nettles
Nettles are best picked in spring when they are tender and fresh. Later in the season the stems and leaves get tough. And the plant becomes a haven for all kinds of creatures including butterflies and ladybirds. When picking nettles, it is good to wear gloves to avoid getting stung. Even tender nettles sting! Pinch off the stem just under the top two or three pairs of leaves. Like spinach, nettles lose a lot of volume when cooked. Therefore, it is always best to pick a little more than you think you’re going to need. (If you prep too many, you can always freeze the blanched nettles and use later in the year.)
At home, rinse the nettles well and drain.
To prepare nettles for soup or freezing, boil a large pot of water and put the nettle tips into the boiling water. Boil for a few minutes until tender. Remove and place in cold water to retain the colour of the leaves. I love making Swedish Nettle Soup, and I freeze lots of it for those lazy days when I don’t want to cook but still want to eat something that is really tasty and good for me. Don’t throw away the nettle water! It can be drunk as a detox tea, used as a hair rinse or to water the house plants with.
Sautéed nettles
Stinging nettles can also be blanched, drained and sautéed in butter. Either on their own or with other spring greens such as sea spinach and ramsons and a touch of garlic. If you like, you can finish off with a dash of cream. Sprinkle some sea salt and lemon juice over and serve. Delicious with meat or fish, with egg dishes, pasta, or on its own with tomato salad and crusty bread to mop up the juices.
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