Many people know that wild garlic leaves are delicious and can be used in many different ways in the kitchen. But did you know that wild garlic flowers are also edible and add a subtle garlic note to many dishes? This way you can gently dry the delicate flowers of the forest herb.
Can you dry wild garlic flowers?
In fact, you can preserve wild garlic flowers very well by drying. Only a little of the aromatic taste is lost, and dried flowers also retain theirpretty colorWild garlic blooms between the end of April and the beginning of May for abouttwo to three weeks
How do you dry wild garlic flowers?
The easiest way is to dry the delicate wild garlic flowersimmediately after collecting them - do not let them wilt first, as this will damage the aroma! Instead, do the following:
- Select only flawless and he althy flowers.
- Wash them gently under running water.
- Pat the flowers dry with kitchen paper.
- Spin them in a salad spinner if desired.
- Spread them loosely on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Dry at 70°C for about two hours.
Clamp a wooden spoon or something similar between the oven door and the oven so that the moisture can escape. Alternatively, the flowers can also be dried in adehydrator.
How do you properly store the dried wild garlic flowers?
After drying, let the wild garlic flowers cool down firstThen fill them into a container that can be sealed well - if possible airtight - for example with a screw cap. Place this vessel in adark and dry place, for example in the pantry or basement.
What can you use dried wild garlic flowers for?
Dried wild garlic flowers can be usedfor many purposes, for example
- as a spice in cooking
- for sprinkling salads and soups
- to refine for sandwiches
- as part of your own spice mixture
- for wild garlic s alt
- for wild garlic blossom butter
- for wild garlic pesto
- for herb quark and dips
Dried wild garlic flowers go particularly well inSpice mixtures with - also dried - herbs such as marjoram, oregano, parsley and with dried chili peppers and onion powder.
How long do dried wild garlic flowers last?
If stored correctly, dried wild garlic flowers will last forabout a year. But be careful: as the time goes on, the flowers lose more and more of their taste, which is why you shouldn't store them for too long. There will be supplies again the following spring!
Tip
Can you also dry wild garlic leaves?
In principle, wild garlic flowers can also be dried, but this procedure is not recommended. In contrast to the flowers, the leaves lose their aroma very quickly and are therefore better preserved by freezing.