Spring
Rain moistening the air
the
rivers are rising
Preparing the sprouting feast
The winter loosens its grip
Dandelion seeks the bodies harmony
The creative self, the vitality of spring
The seasons traveling companion.
Poem © by Gabriele Kushi
Photo Wolf Photograph
DANDELION GREENS with Daikon Radish
3- 4 side dishes
3- 4 side dishes
1 bunch dandelion greens, washed
and finely sliced
1 medium daikon radish, washed, finely sliced
1- 2 tablespoons cold pressed olive oil
Lemon juice, to taste
Tamari, to taste
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, optional
Garnish: sprouts, slice of lemon
Lemon juice, to taste
Tamari, to taste
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, optional
Garnish: sprouts, slice of lemon
Preparation: Heat 2
teaspoons of the oil in a skillet and sauté the daikon till tender, season
with sea salt. Combine finely cut raw dandelion and sautéd daikon in a bowl. Add the
lemon juice, tamari, and the rest of the oil and mix. Let sit for
a few minutes. Serve individual portions garnished with sprouts and a slice of
lemon.
