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All the best Jan
Well, I've heard the term 'fiddlesticks' but 'fiddleheads' was a new one for me!
The article I was reading (see link below) said the "early spring means fiddleheads. These are the ostrich fern’s young fronds. If you can’t find fiddleheads, try this soup with sliced fresh asparagus, but we urge you to try to hunt down these delightful tender plants of spring if you can.
The article I was reading (see link below) said the "early spring means fiddleheads. These are the ostrich fern’s young fronds. If you can’t find fiddleheads, try this soup with sliced fresh asparagus, but we urge you to try to hunt down these delightful tender plants of spring if you can.
Learn more
Fiddleheads are the tender, tightly furled fronts of the Ostrich fern and they are named for resembling the ornamental ends of fiddles and other stringed instruments.
You can harvest fiddleheads for free if you know where to find them. These edible ferns grow prolifically in wild and wet areas near water throughout New England and eastern parts of Canada.
Also, you can often find fiddleheads at local farmers’ markets and health food stores, but this short-lived delicacy can be pricey.
Very Important Note
Fiddleheads are the tender, tightly furled fronts of the Ostrich fern and they are named for resembling the ornamental ends of fiddles and other stringed instruments.
You can harvest fiddleheads for free if you know where to find them. These edible ferns grow prolifically in wild and wet areas near water throughout New England and eastern parts of Canada.
Also, you can often find fiddleheads at local farmers’ markets and health food stores, but this short-lived delicacy can be pricey.
Very Important Note
The ostrich fern’s young shoots look like a number of other young ferns, many of which are inedible or even poisonous. ONLY consume foraged fiddleheads if you can CONFIRM that they are indeed those of the ostrich fern!
Ingredients
makes six servings
Ingredients
makes six servings
1-1/2 cups fiddleheads, cleaned and finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cubes chicken bouillon or 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy (double) cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 cubes chicken bouillon or 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy (double) cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Steam the fiddleheads for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and bouillon cubes over medium heat. Add the fiddleheads, onions, and garlic, and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add the milk, stir frequently, and heat thoroughly. Add the cream, stir to incorporate, and season with salt and pepper. Serve steaming hot."
From recipe details here
1. Steam the fiddleheads for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and bouillon cubes over medium heat. Add the fiddleheads, onions, and garlic, and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add the milk, stir frequently, and heat thoroughly. Add the cream, stir to incorporate, and season with salt and pepper. Serve steaming hot."
From recipe details here
Alternative Soup Recipes
Asparagus and Spinach Soup topped with chive crème fraîche - see hereAsparagus soup and more - see here
Although I share this recipe I haven't tried Fiddleheads Soup.
Have you tried it?
Do you forage for Fiddleheads?
Do please share your thoughts in the comments section.
All the best Jan
Looks good have never used fiddleheads
ReplyDeleteI do know what fiddleheads are, since I can actually find them in the market when they are in season. This soup sounds good, and I think I should try it. Thank you for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI have seen fiddleheads at the supermarket but never had the curiosity to buy some and see what they were good for.
ReplyDeleteNow I think I will buy some. : )
They look good. I wonder if I could order them online.
ReplyDeleteI looked online. The first site that came up had one pound for $16.99. The second site would send 3 pounds for $69.99. Yes, sixty-nine ninety-nine, but free shipping! 😂
ReplyDeleteJust checked here in the UK and we can get half a pound for $21.56 🤣. Bargain! Asparagus it is, then 😁
DeleteI've heard these are very good, but have never tried them. It's still too cold for ferns here, but this is an interesting recipe!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting is that. I will have to look up if these can be eaten in our area.
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, I have heard of fiddleheads, but I don't think I've ever had them. That is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise they came from just one species of fern. It's a good job I didn't try eating the ones I see in the forest. It is lovely to see them unfurling in the spring.
ReplyDeleteThat looks creamy and refreshing to taste
ReplyDeleteThose fiddleheads look amazing just as a decoration on the soup. I'm sure the soup is delicious. I did find one company that sold them but they were out of stock. Still I can always try the alternative with asparagus as you suggest. Thank you for sharing this (unknown to me) vegetable x
ReplyDeleteThe soup looks pretty, I have never tried Fiddleheads.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day and have a great week ahead.
You are welcome! I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of them! Soup looks good though!
hugs
Donna
One good pointer when trying to recognise fiddleheads is that they do not have a smooth round stem. The stem has a deep groove running down the middle of it.
ReplyDeleteThe soup sounds amazing.
ReplyDelete...I've heard of this, but have never had it.
ReplyDeleteIt seems they are good.
ReplyDeleteI love asparagus and Spinach soup! Great post, Jan!
Well you gave me an education today!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried this!
ReplyDeleteI've never eaten fiddleheads.
ReplyDeleteGracias por la reseña. No conocía esa verdura. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeletethe soup looks so "pretty"!! i have heard of fiddleheads, just as a plant, i did not know you could eat them...i guess i never thought about it really!!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of or seen fiddleheads before. I wander if they are available here.
ReplyDeletetotally unfamiliar veggie to me dear Jan though dish looks appealing
ReplyDeleteblessings
I didn't realise fiddleheads were edible!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you could eat these ferns! I wouldn't dare pick them in case they were the wrong variety. Dandelion greens are good at this time of the year too, I do pick those.xxx
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of them either
ReplyDeleteNo los conozco y tampoco había oído hablar de ellos. Besos.
ReplyDeleteI've heard of them, but never tried it
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