Topic: meanings & recipes

[GREENWIZARD]

in the secret language of flowers
nasturtium means~conquest & victory in battle

leaves~can be used to make a tea
flowers~adds flavour & colour to salads
seeds~ can be pickled

Pickled Nasturtium Seeds
( from Jill Grahams - Cooking with herbs and spices)

60g (2 oz) Salt
1 cup Boiling water
200-250g (7-8 oz) plump green nasturtium seeds
1.5 - 2 cups hot, pickling vinegar

Dissolve salt in boiling water. Stir in 1 cup of cold water. Leave until cold. Soak seeds in cold brine for 24 hours. Drain, do not rinse. Pack seeds firmly into small, warmed, screwtop jars. Cover with almost boiling vinegar. Seal jars with a circle of paper and lids and leave in a cool place for 3 weeks before using.









i have been known to have an open nasturtium sandwich (looks pretty & tasty)
but i haven't tried the tea or pickled seeds~have any of you?

[supernan]

GW, pickled seeds are very similar to capers and can be used in the same recipes.

I love the peppery flavour of these pretty flowers, but watch out for thunder bugs they like to hide in them!!

Apparently Dahlias, flowers and tubers are edible. Anyone tried them?

[GREENWIZARD]

capers sprang to mind when i read this recipe
i'm very fond of caper dressing poured over halloumi cheese~yum-yum ;D ;D