Wild One Cyprus

Wild One Cyprus

foraging food

Wild leek

Σκουράθθα

Körmen

Scientific Name:  Allium ampeloprasum

⋮ see also Wild Garlic

other names: Σκουράττα, Kurrat

AVAILABLE: DEC-APR

EDIBLE PARTS:

Description

  • deep green, slightly waxy feel linear parallel margins, elongate long and slender leaves, growing in a rosette leaflets in tight circular rings at the base of the plant

preparation

  1. pull young tender plants from the root and eat raw
  2. pull older plants, boil and serve with olive oil and lemon
  3. the leaves have a very strong flavour and a garlic scent

extra info

see other Alliums

Also available in

December

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