Tag Archive for: wild foods hawaii

,

Protected: Green Pod Salad

INTRODUCTION Such a fantastic use of the flexible green pods of haole koa, the ones which don't form large green seeds! This recipe inspiration comes from Food Foodz --> watch here. You can of course cut the pods into different shapes,…
,

Protected: Haole Koa Bud Pickles

INTRODUCTION Alert, this is super high impact eating! Every single unopened flower bud of haole koa harvested prevents multiple pods, which each hold multiple seeds, from forming. These are absolutely delicious and with a fun texture. Their…
,

Butterfly Ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium coronarium and Hedychium flavescens)

Butterfly Ginger originates from the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. Here at Savage Kitchen we use one name “Butterfly Ginger” to describe 3 different plants: Kāhili Ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum), White Butterfly Ginger (Hedychium…
,

Protected: Kāhili Gingersnap Cookies

INTRODUCTION These cookies are well loved around here. Moist, chewy, not too sweet, with that particular Kāhili Ginger zing - they get eaten so fast! We like them a little on the rare side and pull them out of the oven right at 12 minutes,…
,

Spanish Needles (Bidens pilosa and Bidens alba)

Spanish Needles is native to the tropical and subtropical Americas. It can now be found in tropical and subtropical locations around the globe, even extending into temperate regions. Botanists go back and forth on how to classify Spanish…
, ,

Spanish Needles Cheezy Chips

INTRODUCTION Like kale chips?  Try our wild version!  We've combined Spanish Needles and nutritional yeast for a "cheesy" treat, perfect for snack time. This recipe was adapted from MinimalistBaker.com INGREDIENTS 6 ounces Spanish…
, ,

Java Plum (Syzygium cumini)

  Java Plum originates from the Indian subcontinent and South Asia. Known as the "Fruit of the Gods" to Buddhists, Hindus and Jains, they are prized for their rich purple magenta color and considered a sacred tree. Syzygium cumini…