Romanian · Romania
Traditional Romanian Stinging Nettle Stew
A hearty stew made with fresh stinging nettles and served with creamy polenta, a classic Romanian side dish.
40 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Wash the stinging nettles thoroughly and remove the stems.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the nettles and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the stew warm with polenta on the side.