Fiddlehead Fern
Also known as the ostrich fern, this Spring vegetable, when coiled, resembles the head of a fiddle. It's dark green in color and about two inches wide in diameter. A good source of vitamins A and C, these ferns are best consumed cooked; in their raw state, they are too bitter. The flavor is somewhere between an artichoke, asparagus, and green bean.
Fiddlehead ferns are in season from April to July and should be kept wrapped in plastic in the fridge.
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huh - i've NEVER heard of this one before. aside from cooking them, do you have suggestions on foods that compliment them?
1Ooh, I've heard of these before.. I want to try!
2Good question, ilanac. I'm curious as to what they would pair well with too..
this is so crazy!! I went out to eat on saturday and one of the specials was a steak with roasted potatoes and fiddlehead ferns, i was soo excited because i have always wanted to try them! I thought they were good, not much flavor (hard to tell with the red wine sauce they were in) and a really fun crunchy texture.
3They kind of creep me out, is that odd?!
4Hmm, never heard of this one before. But I'd try it if presented to me.
5I've seen these at the farmer's market before, but I've never tried them. I've heard that not only are they bitter if you don't cook them; they're actually poisonous. I might have to try them next time I see them for sale at the farmer's market.
6What a nifty looking vegetable. That pit about them being poisonous scares me a little though.
7I tried these for the first time years ago while in a rainforest in Taiwan. It wasn't until years later that I learned what they were!
8I remember being served these as a kid (I think they had a bit of vogue in the late 70s or early 80s) and being absolutely revolted by them, even though I was never a veggie hater. I'd be curious what I'd think now, though many of my childhood vegetable dislikes have stood the test of time.
9i use to see them at work, in a grocery store. i would see people eat them raw. thought thats what your suppose to do. lol
10I've never heard of this vegetable, maybe my local Whole Foods has it but I've never noticed it.
Party, could you grill this veg. with some evoo and then top with shaved parmesan cheese?
11You've got to give them a try amieeb! They are yummy!
12They are very popular here in the spring. They can be cooked similar to asparagus. I usually sauté them in butter with a touch of lemon juice. Yum!
13I've had these before on a camping trip--sauteed in oil with salt, pepper, garlic, and cayenne. totally delicious as a side dish to our chili.
14I've seen this before but I've never known how to cook it.
15Never heard of those before and I cook constantly...I will try them maybe...
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