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taboo May 23, 2012 07:35 AM

Any recipes for Dandelion Greens?

I would like to make this without them tasting bitter. Thank you!
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     mn_praline May 24, 2012 04:45 AM

    I love dandelion greens! If they are big and bitter, I blanch them quickly in salted water. Then, I mix them with sauteed onion, rendered bacon, fresno chili, and season with miso paste, mirin, and lemon juice.
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    1. gingershelley May 23, 2012 11:53 AM

      Taboo, dandelions are a slightly bitter green, so hard to avoid them being at least a little that way. If fact, that is their character - like chicory. younger/smaller leaves are less so...

      We think dandelions are great with a warm bacon/dijon viniagrette, some garlic croutons, and either some seared scallops up top or a poached egg. A nice main dish salad.
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      1. re: gingershelley
        Bacardi1 May 23, 2012 12:08 PM

        I second that. Dandelion Greens are SUPPOSED to be bitter. That's their nature & their signature. The only way to enjoy them in their least bitter state is to harvest (or buy them) as young & tender as possible. The older & coarser the leaves; the more bitter they will be.

        Another ploy is to mix them in with less bitter greens.
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