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Stinging Nettle Soft Tortillas

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Bread & Cakes
Servings 20 soft tortillas

Ingredients
  

  • 2.2 oz (60 grams) stinging nettles, (including the stems)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) neutral oil
  • 3 cups (400 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • cup (2 dl) water

Instructions

  • Rinse the stinging nettles thoroughly in a colander or soak them in a large bowl of water.
  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the nettles. Boil for 1.5 minutes.
  • Bring back the cooked nettles to the colander and pour cold water on them.
  • Now you will easily be able to touch them without being stung. Remove the largest stems and keep the nettle leaves.
  • Squeeze out the water from the nettle leaves and place them in a blender or food processor together with neutral oil. Process until combined.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the nettle purée and water, and mix.
  • Knead the dough well and roll it out using a rolling pin on a floured table. The tortillas need to be as thin as possible! The recipe makes for around 16-20 tortillas, but it depends on how big or small you make them. Use a bowl or a small plate to cut out the tacos.
  • Heat up a frying pan over medium-high heat, and brush it with neutral oil.
  • Heat each tortilla for about 1-2 minutes and flip them over when they start to bubble. If they don't make bubbles, the dough is either too thick or the heat is too low.
  • Serve the soft tortillas with guacamole, cheese, pulled chicken, a squeeze of lime, and you will have an amazing meal.
Keyword nettles, spring, tortillas, wild food