- cross-posted to:
- farming@slrpnk.net
- foodporn@lemmy.world
- foraging@lemm.ee
- cross-posted to:
- farming@slrpnk.net
- foodporn@lemmy.world
- foraging@lemm.ee
cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/27601391
cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/27601124
I have Ostrich fern on the front of my house that I have been waiting years to try. I keep missing the window when they are ready so I was overjoyed when I saw my fiddlehead popping up. I chopped 9, steamed with in a pan with a little butter for 5 minutes. I plated them with just a sprinkle of flaky salt and had them for lunch today.
They were great and tasted a little like asparagus but with a more savory, earthly flavor. They were amazing and totally worth the wait. I might check tomorrow to see if I can sustainability grab a few more to have them again.
10/10 would forage again.
I’m assuming this works with western sword fern too?
Yes. It should work with just about any fern clump. Be sure to sharpen and disinfect your shovel/tools for the best results
Thank you! We’ll have to try this when the rains really start up again.