Eating Nettles

[TaxationIsTheft]

Yep, thats right, I eat stinging nettles. I found out they were edible a few weeks ago (thanks internet) and have been eating them nearly every day since then, with no ill effects. I boil them for a few minutes and serve them as a vegetable with meat. Nettles taste similar to spinach, except sweeter. The juice from the boiling is also sweet and I drink that for full vitamin absorption.

Nettles grow prolifically in Ireland, from April onwards, so theyre extremely easy to source. Theyre also easy to identify. Its best to harvest them with gloves on to avoid stings. I usually use a scissors to harvest the top of the plant where the leaves are youngest. Ive gotten my food bill down a bit by boiling a pot of nettles every night. Lovely!

[Tony1975]

Can be used for a home made brew as well. Must try it some time.

[moss]

Vegetable you say....hhmmmm

[C. Flower]

Can be used for a home made brew as well. Must try it some time.

A Polish friend showed me how to steam them and add a small bit of cream.
Nice puréed too - but only the tips.

[TaxationIsTheft]

A Polish friend showed me how to steam them and add a small bit of cream.
Nice puréed too - but only the tips.

Im eating the stalk as well. No problems, its totally edible.

[C. Flower]

Nice little nettle soup recipe here - but I've never tried it. You need garlic, potatoes, olive oil and some stock.

http://www.irishsecrets.ie/recipe-se...ettle-soup.php

[moss]

there’s definitely something very satisfying about bringing home a big bag of free greens

http://thegvc.wordpress.com/2009/04/10/nettles-3-ways/

[Baron von Biffo]

There used to be a tradition in country places of having nettle soup in May. It was reckoned to be good for the blood. I don't know about that but it is lovely.

[People Korps]

Lamb stock lots of spuds boiled to dust young nettles and an onion/

[Tony1975]

There used to be a tradition in country places of having nettle soup in May. It was reckoned to be good for the blood. I don't know about that but it is lovely.

I hear they're tasty raw

[moss]

Lamb stock lots of spuds boiled to dust young nettles and an onion/

Throw in a baby animal and you're laughing.

[Tony1975]

Throw in a baby animal and you're laughing.

You're the worst man in the world, Moss.

[Baron von Biffo]

I hear they're tasty raw

And a wonderful enhancement to lovemaking if scattered on the sheets as a surprise for ones partner.

[moss]

You're the worst man in the world, Moss.

Mutley 20 years ago ??

[PaddyJoe]

Yep, thats right, I eat stinging nettles. I found out they were edible a few weeks ago (thanks internet) and have been eating them nearly every day since then, with no ill effects. I boil them for a few minutes and serve them as a vegetable with meat. Nettles taste similar to spinach, except sweeter. The juice from the boiling is also sweet and I drink that for full vitamin absorption.

Nettles grow prolifically in Ireland, from April onwards, so theyre extremely easy to source. Theyre also easy to identify. Its best to harvest them with gloves on to avoid stings. I usually use a scissors to harvest the top of the plant where the leaves are youngest. Ive gotten my food bill down a bit by boiling a pot of nettles every night. Lovely!

I have forwarded this to the Dept. of Finance marked Urgent Attention of Minister Lenihan. I expect that you will receive a grateful acknowledgement in the upcoming budget which will include a provision banning the importation of all non native fruit and vegetables.