j biesinger
TVWBB Platinum Member
Ramps are coming up now (in the woods and online). I've never had much luck finding them, but that doesn't stop me from trying. I actually, this spring, I received a credible tip where I could find some, unfortunately I haven't had time to go look. I did manage to spot my first ramp...at Wegmans...for...*glup*...$12.99/lb. I sucked it up and bought $3 bucks worth. I justified it by assuming I would have spent that much in gas finding free ones.
They wilted a bit before I got to them, next time I'll store them in a bit of water like a flower. Here they are getting their fronds charred a bit:
I trimmed the fronds off and put the bulb ends (minus roots) back on the grill with some asparagus
For the next part of dinner, I grilled butterflied chicken breasts seasoned with: white pepper, lemon zest, coriander and fennel seeds
In a large saute pan, I warmed the chopped ramps in olive oil, added the asparagus and chicken, and some ziti. I'd have liked to add some white wine but I didn't seem to have any so I used a bit of the pasta water, some more olive oil and a bit of parm cheese to make a sauce.
The ramps were excellent, I was surprised by how mild they were (I guess they were really young), I could have easily used $6 worth to end up with a better flavor.
They wilted a bit before I got to them, next time I'll store them in a bit of water like a flower. Here they are getting their fronds charred a bit:
I trimmed the fronds off and put the bulb ends (minus roots) back on the grill with some asparagus
For the next part of dinner, I grilled butterflied chicken breasts seasoned with: white pepper, lemon zest, coriander and fennel seeds
In a large saute pan, I warmed the chopped ramps in olive oil, added the asparagus and chicken, and some ziti. I'd have liked to add some white wine but I didn't seem to have any so I used a bit of the pasta water, some more olive oil and a bit of parm cheese to make a sauce.
The ramps were excellent, I was surprised by how mild they were (I guess they were really young), I could have easily used $6 worth to end up with a better flavor.
