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Urtica dioica |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urtica_dioica_subsp._gracilis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urtica_dioica_subsp._galeopsifolia
June: Leaves are full and mature, flowering and growth continue.
Nettle has been used in folk medicine and cooking since ancient times. Considered a symbol of spring renewal and health.
Grows on moist, nutrient-rich soils. Has stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact. Preferable to harvest young leaves before flowering.
Harvest young leaves in spring and early summer. Best to collect during dry weather, avoiding old and coarse leaves.
Use gloves to protect from stinging hairs. Cut only the tops with leaves to allow quick plant regrowth.
Leaves should be scalded with boiling water or sautéed to neutralize sting. Can be dried for teas and infusions.
Nettle soup (Boiling)
Nutritious and healthy spring soup
Nutritious and healthy spring soup
1. Wash 200 g young nettle leaves and scald with boiling water.
2. Sauté onion and potatoes in pot, add broth and boil 15 min.
3. Add nettle, salt, cook 5 more min.
4. Serve with sour cream.
2. Sauté onion and potatoes in pot, add broth and boil 15 min.
3. Add nettle, salt, cook 5 more min.
4. Serve with sour cream.
Nettle tea (Brewing)
Cleansing and tonic drink
Cleansing and tonic drink
1. Pour 1 tbsp dried nettle leaves with a glass of boiling water.
2. Steep 10 minutes, strain and drink warm.
2. Steep 10 minutes, strain and drink warm.
Nettle patties (Frying)
Tasty and healthy nettle patties
Tasty and healthy nettle patties
1. Boil 300 g nettle leaves and chop finely.
2. Mix with 2 eggs, 100 g breadcrumbs, spices.
3. Form patties and fry in oil until golden.
2. Mix with 2 eggs, 100 g breadcrumbs, spices.
3. Form patties and fry in oil until golden.
Nettle salad (Fresh)
Refreshing salad with delicate taste
Refreshing salad with delicate taste
1. Scald 150 g young nettle leaves with boiling water, cool.
2. Mix with minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
3. Salt to taste and serve.
2. Mix with minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
3. Salt to taste and serve.