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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
Traditional Romanian Stinging Nettle Stew
Photo: Chainwit. · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

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

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