What are fiddleheads?

The edible fiddleheads are ostrich ferns in their furled up state prior to growing into a mature plant. They are generally a plant that is foraged in wooded areas of the northeastern US and Canada.

Do you need to boil fiddlehead ferns?

It is generally recommended to boil fiddlehead ferns both for flavor and to avoid any potential issues with toxins found in the raw plant.

What do fiddlehead ferns taste like?

Fiddleheads taste a bit like asparagus, although with more of a wild / woodsy flavor.

When are fiddleheads available?

Fiddleheads typically arrive at farmer's markets and some grocery stores in the spring. Late April to May are the times we see fiddleheads typically, although we have gotten them in early June.

How else can I serve sautéed fiddlehead ferns?

We recently made another batch of this sautéed fiddleheads and added it to a pasta dish with ricotta cheese and roasted asparagus with mushrooms. It was very good!

Sautéed Fiddlehead Ferns

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Fiddlehead ferns are a sign spring has arrived. This simple sautéed fiddlehead fern recipe is an easy way to enjoy the foraged vegetable.

Author: Cooking Chat
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 16 mins
Total Time: 21 mins
Yield: 3 servings 1x
Category: Side dish
Method: sauté
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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½ lb fiddlehead ferns, rinsed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ tsp soy sauce

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Instructions

Prep the fiddleheads: After rinsing, trim any brown ends from the fiddlehead ferns.
Boil the fiddlehead ferns for 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside for a couple minutes.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute.
Sauté: Add the fiddlehead ferns to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring in the soy sauce close to the end of the 5 minutes. The fiddlehead ferns are ready to serve with the rest of your meal.

Notes

Trim the brown ends off the fiddlehead ferns before cooking.
Fiddleheads should be boiled before sautéeing.

Keywords: fiddlehead ferns, sautéed fiddleheads

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