St Columba's BrothOrigin: Ancient Period: Traditional |
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This is a traditional Irish recipe dating to the 6th century for a pottage made from nettle purée with milk and oatmeal. Ingredients:
200g young nettle leaves (gather before June) 
Method:PreparationPick over the nettles then wash thoroughly and shake dry. If there are any tough stems remove the leaves from these and discard the stems. Add to the pan (the water adhering to the leaves will be enough to cook them) then bring to a simmer and cook for about 4 minutes, or until thoroughly wilted. Add the butter and stir to combine. Simmer for a further five minutes, turning the greens and mashing them with a wooden spoon all the while. Now stir in the milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Slowly add the oatmeal, stirring into the mixture until it thickens. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the oatmeal has cooked then season with sea salt and serve. |
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