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June: Leaves are full and mature, flowering and growth continue.
Japanese nettle has traditionally been used in Japanese folk medicine and cuisine. It is considered a beneficial plant for maintaining health and energy.
Grows in shady and semi-shady places, often along rivers and forest edges. Leaves and stems have stinging hairs causing skin irritation. Best to harvest young leaves before flowering for best flavor.
Harvest young leaves during active growth periods — spring and early summer. Collect in the morning during dry weather to preserve freshness.
Always use protective gloves — leaves and stems have stinging hairs. Cut the tops to stimulate further plant growth.
To remove sting, leaves should be scalded with boiling water or lightly sautéed. Can be dried for later use in teas and infusions.
Japanese nettle soup (Boiling)
Nutritious spring soup with a mild flavor
Nutritious spring soup with a mild flavor
1. Wash 200 g young leaves, scald with boiling water.
2. Sauté onion, add vegetable broth and potatoes, boil 15 minutes.
3. Add nettle, salt, cook another 5 minutes.
4. Serve with herbs and sour cream if desired.
2. Sauté onion, add vegetable broth and potatoes, boil 15 minutes.
3. Add nettle, salt, cook another 5 minutes.
4. Serve with herbs and sour cream if desired.
Japanese nettle tea (Brewing)
Tonic and cleansing drink
Tonic and cleansing drink
1. Pour 1 tbsp dried leaves with boiling water.
2. Steep 10 minutes, strain, drink warm.
2. Steep 10 minutes, strain, drink warm.
Nettle fritters (Frying)
Healthy and tasty nettle fritters
Healthy and tasty nettle fritters
1. Boil 250 g leaves, chop finely.
2. Mix with flour, eggs, and spices.
3. Fry until golden brown.
2. Mix with flour, eggs, and spices.
3. Fry until golden brown.
Fresh nettle salad (Fresh)
Refreshing salad with light flavor
Refreshing salad with light flavor
1. Scald 150 g leaves with boiling water, cool.
2. Mix with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
3. Salt and serve.
2. Mix with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
3. Salt and serve.