The Nutritional Wonder

Fiddleheads are named for their appearance, which resembles the scroll at the head, or top, of a fiddle. The Ostrich Fern is the species that produces edible shoots with a unique texture, and a taste similar to broccoli or asparagus. Fiddleheads are fun, unique, and tasty! They also have the additional benefit of a high nutritional content, and gourmet appeal. We hope that you keep checking back with us for more cooking tips, recipes, and exciting facts about fiddleheads.

Thursday, June 22, 2017

The perfect snack for summer. These would be a great addition to a BBQ, or a day spent by the pool. Check out the original recipe here.

INGREDIENTS

Dredge
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon Salt
Batter
⅓ cup cornstarch
⅓ cup rice flour
⅓ cup all-purpose white flour
1 tablespoon Korean chili powder
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
355 ml carbonated beer (regular beer not Guiness, something you enjoy drinking)
250 ml ice cold tap water no ice cubes
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Kimchi Mayo
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup ramp-chi
1 tablespoon rice vinegar

This beer battered fiddlehead recipe is easy to make and brings out the natural creamy flavor of fiddleheads.

Instructions

Dredge fiddleheads and shake off excess mixture.
For batter whisk together first five ingredients.
Add in beer and water and whisk to incorporate
Add sesame oil and soy sauce and mix.
Strain through fine mesh strainer
Batter everything in sight!
Fry at 365F until golden.
Serve immediately.