Japanese knotweed, with its soft texture and lemony flavor, is great in vegetable dishes. The seasonings in this steamed side dish bring out its best qualities
8 cups young Japanese knotweed stalks, peeled if desired
3 tbs. tamari soy sauce
1 tbs. chili paste or 1/4 tsp. cayenne hot pepper, or to taste
6 cloves of garlic, crushed
6 tbs. sesame seeds, toasted
1. Mix together all ingredients except the sesame seeds.
2. Cook covered, over low heat, in a heavy saucepan, 20 minutes, or until tender.
3. Serve hot sprinkled with the sesame seeds.
Serves 6
Time: 10 + 20 minutes
Other Japanese Knotweed Recipes
Apple and Knotweed Pie
Knot Ice Cream
Knot Soup
Knotweed Sherbet
Strawberry-Knotweed Cobbler
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