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\"\"<\/a>A perennial herb having dark green, heart-shaped leaves and stinging hairs that irritate the skin.<\/p>\n

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Any plant of the genus Urtica. A nettle\u2019s sawtoothed leaves contain hairs that secrete a fluid that irritates the skin.<\/p>\n

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A type of leafy green vegetable that is cooked similarly to spinach in Europe, and is regarded as not only nourishing but also delectable in flavor.<\/p>\n

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Embrace the youthful vigor of stinging nettles, imbued with a delightful hint of bitterness, as they present themselves as a delectable vegetable worthy of culinary exploration. Much like their leafy counterpart, spinach, these nettles undergo a transformation during the cooking process, shrinking in size, so it is advisable to allocate a generous cup per individual. To ensure utmost care, don a pair of gloves, safeguarding your hands as you meticulously separate the desirable leaves from unwanted weeds and extricate the nettles’ roots. Once washed and drained, immerse them in a bubbling cauldron of boiling water for a mere two minutes, swiftly discarding the liquid, before proceeding to gently simmer the nettles to a tender state, mirroring the cooking technique employed for spinach. Once drained and finely chopped, bestow upon them the gift of flavor through appropriate seasoning, a velvety pat of butter, and a lavish tablespoon of cream for every two bewitching bundles of nettles.<\/p>\n

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