I've only had stinging nettles a couple of times -- just a quick snack when hiking, a few leaves carefully rolled up and eaten raw. It seemed nice. I was surprised that when I got stung on the tongue by a stray hair, it didn't hurt -- it just tasted spicy!
Lamb's quarters has this odd powdery layer on the leaves that I can taste and feel. (Under the microscope, it looks like tiny beads of liquid.) I wonder what that's all about. The flavor is pleasant, although it has a certain sourness that makes me think there might be high oxalic acid, which I try to keep in moderation. I guess I should reserve it more for cooked dishes if I decide to care about that.
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Date: 2022-06-12 07:31 pm (UTC)Lamb's quarters has this odd powdery layer on the leaves that I can taste and feel. (Under the microscope, it looks like tiny beads of liquid.) I wonder what that's all about. The flavor is pleasant, although it has a certain sourness that makes me think there might be high oxalic acid, which I try to keep in moderation. I guess I should reserve it more for cooked dishes if I decide to care about that.