Chickweed & feta fritters


We had these delicious chickweed & feta fritters for lunch last week and they were wonderful.  Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a common plant in the UK and can often be found in fields and on waste ground.  We picked a load in the field next to our ancient woodland camp.

Chickweed & feta fritters

Chickweed & feta fritters

Ingredients

  • 50g of chickweed
  • 300g of potatoes
  • 1 egg
  • 10g of plain flour
  • 100g of feta cheese
  • Salt & pepper to season

Chickweed & feta fritters

How to make chickweed & feta fritters

  • Boil the potatoes and mash
  • Mix in the egg and flour and season to taste
  • Crumble the feta cheese into the mash potato mixture
  • Add the chickweed and mix well
  • Divide the mixture into 6 to 8 balls and then flatten them
  • Fry for 3 to 4 minutes ion each side until golden brown
  • Serve with ramson sauce

Chickweed & feta fritters

We identify, collect and cook with a wide range of plants on our weekend long Wild Foods & Woodland Cooking course and also on our 1 Day Spring Forage.  You can see loads of photos from that, and all of our other courses, on our Facebook page.


About Gary

Lead Instructor at Jack Raven Bushcraft, teaching bushcraft, wilderness and survival skills to groups and individuals.

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