wild ramps --- photo copyright z m evensen
Wow! What a find! I found these near a stream under aspen and pine trees. We actually went fishing in the high Sierras -- hoping to have enough catch for dinner. The fish was not biting -- not at the lakes nor the streams. So, we went off road to follow the small streams still with batches of snow here and there. That's where I spotted several bunches of beautiful wild ramps! What a find! I knew about wild ramps before but I did not know they grow in the western United States. To make sure, I checked out pictures on the 'Net before I started cooking them. I tasted the fresh ramps which had a delightful peppery garlicky oniony flavor.
As soon as I got home, I braised chopped ramps in butter, added king trumpet mushrooms and red and yellow chard ( chiffonade). No salt, no pepper. (see king trumpet mushrooms below). A perfect lunch!
z m evensen
15 may 2010
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