Description
Wild ferns (Niuro) foraging in Nepali forests/hills from spring to monsoon. Very similar to JP Bracken (Warabi) or Ostrich Fern (Kogomi). Features unique slime and crunchiness; braise-frying it (Tarkari) with potatoes (Aloo), cumin, and turmeric creates the ultimate mountain herb dish Nepalis rejoice over to mark the season.
Restaurants serving Niuro ko Tarkari (Fiddlehead Fern Curry)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Niuro(Ferns/Bracken etc.)
- Potato
- Cumin seeds
- Turmeric
- Mustard oil
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Prep]: Wash Niuro cleanly, meticulously remove surface fuzz (brown hairs) and hard bases by hand, snap into bite-sized lengths.
- [Stir-fry]: Heat mustard oil in a pan, burn cumin seeds and dried chilies. Fry diced potatoes; once the surface cooks, add Niuro.
- [Simmer]: Dust with turmeric, salt, coriander powder, add a little water, cover, and steam-boil for a few mins until Niuro softens and releases its unique slime.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cumin seeds、Mustard oil、Earthy aroma unique to mountain herbs
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Use JP 'Warabi' or 'Kogomi' from supermarkets/farm stands after extracting astringency
Pairing
Dal Bhat Rice (Bhat) / Dahi(Yogurt)
Trivia
When bundled green Niuro line market storefronts, Nepalis feel 'Ah, the monsoon has arrived'. A nourishing dish echoing JP mountain herb cuisine, allowing you to directly taste the earth and forest.
Eating tips & etiquette
As the main veg side (Tarkari) of Dal Bhat, mix thoroughly with rice. The fern's unique slime and crunch coat the fluffy potatoes and rice perfectly.
Allergen
None