Steamed Hogweed Stems

These steamed Hogweed Stems are a super simple and quick way to utilise your wild foraged Hogweed stems. Often the simple recipes that use little ingredients are the best and this is definitely one of them.

This is the simplest, most delicate and enjoyable ways to eat Hogweed stems. It makes a great side dish and can accompany a vast array of meals from fish through to chicken.

Ingredients:

• 10 hogweed stems
• 50ml boiling water
• 50g salted butter

To see our Hogweed identification guide click here.

Method:

1. Place the Hogweed stems in a large pan with the boiling water, bring to the boil and leave the lid on the pan for 3 minutes.
2. Add the butter and steam for another minute
3. Remove the stems, and boil the liquid down, reducing it by half, and pour over the stems
4. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy this spring delicacy.

Find all of our Common Hogweed Recipes right here