Tag: Ramps

Foragers have prized wild alliums for their culinary and medicinal uses for millennia, with historical traces found as far back as Ancient Egypt. If a plant looks and smells like an onion or garlic, it is part of the edible *Allium* genus, but failing the critical smell test could be fatal. Here is what wild onions can you eat, and how to safely identify them.

According to research, the leaves of wild ramps can contain at least 1.5 times the vitamin C content of an orange. But how healthy are ramps overall, beyond their impressive vitamin C levels, and what other health benefits do these wild leeks offer?

While they may look a little like scallions, ramps possess a significantly stronger garlic fragrance and flavor. This wild spring delicacy, also known as wild leeks, has a unique taste that is a powerfully pungent cross between onion and garlic, creating a highly sought-after flavor profile for chefs and foragers alike.

Native to eastern North America, wild ramps are a coveted springtime allium with a potent garlic-onion flavor. A highly versatile ingredient, knowing how do you eat ramps opens up a world of seasonal culinary possibilities, from simple sautéing to complex pickling.