Crispy fried stinging nettles
- Easy
Make these tasty crispy stinging nettles to serve as a side dish.
In spring, stinging nettles are at their sweetest, making May one of the best times of year to forage for the abundant leaf. Pick a handful on your next walk and try this simple and delicious recipe.
Nettle guide: where to find, how to pick safely and recipe ideas
Our guide on how to forage for nettles in Britain, with a few key details regarding where it can be found, characteristics and recipe ideas, plus how to pick and cook nettles without getting stung.
Ingredients
- A bunch of fresh stinging nettles
- butter
- A pinch of salt
- Vegetable or sunflower oil
Method
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Step 1
Careful not to sting yourself, remove a cup-full of young nettle tops from the plant.
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Step 2
Heat a frying pan with one tablespoon of butter. When the fat begins to bubble, throw the nettles into the pan and add a pinch of salt.
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Step 3
Cook for two or three minutes, turning frequently until the leaves start to turn golden and crispy.
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Step 4
Place the nettles onto a paper towel to cool and dry.
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Step 5
Light, crispy and delicious, eat as a snack or serve with a main meal. Especially good on top of a spring or summer salad.
