Add ½ tsp. baking soda just at boiling point. Boil about 1 min. Drain and rinse greens 3 times. Season and cook as usual.
I just read that dropping five whole pecans in the shell into the greens decreases bitterness.
Add 3 tablespoons of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of salt.
Add hot sause to the finished product.
Add a small amount of sugar.
Add ½ tsp. baking soda just at boiling point. Boil about 1 min. Drain and rinse greens 3 times. Season and cook as usual.
Fresh, uncooked peas have a bitter taste because of the different nutritional value compared to after they are cooked. This applies the same way to dark leafy greens.
One teaspoon of sugar, give or take some, removes bitter taste from collard greens.
Yes, dandelion greens taste good.Specifically, the leaves contain the antioxidant lutein as well as vitamins A and C. They may be eaten fresh, sauteed or steamed. Whatever the preparation, they will provide a slightly bitter, tangy taste which works well with a sprinkling of lemon juice when served fresh, balsamic vinegar when steamed, or black and white pepper when sauteed.
No. The newer, more tender greens can be eaten, say with vinegar and oil as a salad. Some greens, however, need some cooking to remove the bitter taste.
it tastes sweet not bitter. its my opinion
Turnip greens are the leaves of the turnip plant, which may be better known for its root. Scientifically known as Brassica rapa, it belongs to the Cruciferae family, along with other healthy vegetables including kale, collards, cabbage, and broccoli. Turnip leaves are smaller and more tender than collards, and they have a slightly bitter flavor.
To make turnip greens with dumplings first wash the greens well. Remove stems and tear apart into smaller pieces. Sprinkle lemon juice on the greens and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Cook in dutch oven.
from http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_june_1a_radish.asp questions and answers Q. Are the leaves of radish plants edible? A. Radish leaves are not poisonous and can be consumed although they have a strong, bitter flavor. Many varieties also produce pods when left past maturity - they look a bit like green chillis. These also are edible, but are not to most people's taste.
Acids taste bitter.
Cranberries have a very bitter and tart taste. Some people would say it is a required taste, and they prefer the flavor of cranberry juice to that of fresh cranberries.
It is incredibly bitter, definitely an acquired taste