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Tuesday, 01 September 2009 16:07

Jack By The Hedge (Alliaria petiolata)

Written by Dave Roderick
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Noticed on this mornings walk that there is a second coming of Hedge Garlic AKA Jack By The Hedge or garlic mustard. One of the three garlics that we have to use over here. As with the other two (Ramsons and three cornered leek) it has a very subtle flavour that doesn't stand up well to much cooking.

However as a salad leaf or a garnish its perfect, nothing better when I am out on the coast path than finding a few green leaves to pop in my butty. Back at home or in camp I have been known to add it to salad dressings.

For a few more recipes, including petiolata pesto try here

Jack by the hedge (Alliaria petiolata) Jack by the hedge (Alliaria petiolata)

As with all wild foods you need to be 100% sure you have the right plant, this can be mistaken for a few other plants, however it is unique in that by crushing the leaves you will smell the familiar odour of garlic.

 

Written by: Dave Roderick.

Last modified on Saturday, 19 June 2010 06:01
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