How To Cook Nettle

Ivan Red Jr. Author: Ivan Red Jr. Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
How To Cook Nettle

For some, the nettle is a stinging weed that has blocked the way. Others see in it the most valuable plant, rich in vitamins, chlorophyll and other useful components, and boldly use nettle for cooking.

 
 

How long does it take to boil nettles

For some, the nettle is a stinging weed that has blocked the way. Others see in it the most valuable plant, rich in vitamins, chlorophyll and other useful components, and boldly use nettle for cooking.

Borscht, soups, pie fillings, nettle pancakes, sauces, casseroles, puddings. Nettles can be added to any of these dishes. Many people have a question: how to prepare nettles before adding them to dishes. Nettle leaves can be dried, frozen or boiled for later use in cooking.

Nettle, succumbing to high temperature, ceases to "sting" and becomes soft and tender. No need to cook nettles for a long time - boil it for 1-2 minutes or just pour over plenty of boiling water and then you can safely add it to your favorite dishes.

Recipes with fresh nettle ingredient

Ingredients:
  • Water
  • Fresh nettle
We will need:
  • Pot
  • Metal sieve
  • A spoon

How to cook nettle step by step instructions with photos

Step 1

 

For work, we need fresh nettles, water, a saucepan, a metal sieve, a spoon.

Step 2

 

Strip off the leaves of the nettle. Work with gloves, and the leaves can be trimmed with scissors.

Step 3

 

Rinse the nettle well under running water.

Step 4

 

Bring water to a boil. Reduce the fire to a minimum. Put prepared nettle leaves in a saucepan. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

 

Drain the water, and squeeze the nettle from moisture with a spoon, pressing the nettle against the walls of the sieve.

Step 6

 

Nettle is ready to go.

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