Nettle

A culinary delicacy coming from Artsakh, or the Nagorno-Karabakh region, zhingyalov khats is a traditional flatbread that contains a variety of herbs and greens. Often considered a lavash with herb filling, this flatbread typically consists of a t... READ MORE

Horta is a traditional salad consisting of steamed or boiled greens and weeds that are drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil. The greens usually include dandelion, vleeta, nettles, wild spinach, mustard greens, and chicory. The flavor of the sal... READ MORE

This traditional Greek pie consists of cooked or sautéed nettles that are placed between two layers of phyllo pastry. Along with nettles, the filling can also incorporate herbs, onions, and crumbled feta cheese. Tsouknidopita is best served... READ MORE

Urzici cu usturoi is a traditional dish originating from Romania. The dish is usually made with a combination of nettles, olive oil, onions, garlic, flour, polenta, scallions, pumpkin seeds, and salt. The nettles are blanched in boiling water, the... READ MORE

Risotto alle ortiche is a traditional type of risotto made with stinging nettles as the key ingredient. Other ingredients used in the dish include risotto rice, celery, onions, carrots, stock, butter, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. The ris... READ MORE

Hailing from the island of Corfu, this traditional Greek dish employs greens such as spinach, swiss chard, mustard greens, sorrel, nettles, or dandelion, but the choice is easily adaptable to preference and the availability of ingredients. The gre... READ MORE

Kinteata is a traditional dish that is often described as a porridge or a soup. It is prepared with young nettles that are boiled, puréed, and then mixed with wheat or corn flour until the dish develops a thick and creamy texture. Kinteata ... READ MORE

Palenta s koprivom is a simple Croatian dish that can be served either as an appetizer or as a side dish. There are a few varieties of the dish throughout Croatia. When made in the Kvarner area, it usually consists only of polenta and nettle leave... READ MORE

Blitva i kopriva na padelu is an old and traditional Croatian dish originating from the Kvarner region. It's made with a combination of chard, nettles, potatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. The nettles, chard, and potatoes are cooked in b... READ MORE

Sabtuk is a traditional soup originating from Tibet. The soup is usually made with a combination of nettle tops, garlic, oil, salt, onions, leeks, and black pepper. The garlic is browned in oil and mixed with salt and onions. The mixture is cooked... READ MORE

Sisnu ra aloo ko tarkari is a traditional dish originating from Nepal. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, nettles, spinach, ghee, cumin, dried chili peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, coriander, and salt. The potat... READ MORE