How to Forage and Eat Wild Sweet Snap Peas Shoots របៀបចិញ្ចឹម និងចំអិនសណ្តែកព្រៃ

DISCLAIMER: Please do not forage for anything you are not 100% sure and especially do not consume anything in the wild without knowing 100% that it’s ok to eat. Do your study before going out and forage.
To forage and eat wild sweet snap peas, start by identifying the plant. Wild sweet snap peas are typically found in fields, meadows, along the edges of forests, or even in urban environments like abandoned lots. They are climbing plants with tendrils that help them wrap around other plants for support.
1. **Identification**: Wild sweet snap peas have delicate, light green leaves that are divided into pairs of leaflets. Look for tendrils that help the plant climb, as well as thin, curly vines. The flowers are usually white or light pink, and the pods are flat with a slight curve.
2. **Harvesting**: When foraging, make sure you positively identify the plant as sweet snap peas to avoid any toxic lookalikes. Harvest the new shoots when they are young and tender for the best flavor.
3. **Taste Test**: Before consuming any wild plant, it's a good idea to perform a taste test. Take a small bite of a raw shoot to ensure it tastes sweet and pleasant. Avoid any shoots that taste bitter or unpleasant.
4. **Cleaning**: Rinse the wild sweet snap peas thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt, debris, or insects. You can also soak them in a bowl of water for a few minutes to help dislodge any stubborn particles.
5. **Eating Raw**: Wild sweet snap peas are delicious raw and can be enjoyed as a snack on their own or added to salads for a crunchy texture. Simply snap off the ends and remove any strings along the seams of the shoots before eating.
6. **Cooking**: If you prefer cooked snap peas, you can steam or sauté them lightly with some butter, garlic, salt, and pepper for a simple yet flavorful side dish. Be careful not to overcook them, as the shoots are best when they retain their crispness.
7. **Preservation**: If you have harvested more wild sweet snap peas than you can eat in one sitting, consider blanching them quickly in boiling water for a minute or two, then plunging them into ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, you can freeze them in airtight containers for future use.
Remember, when foraging for wild plants, always be certain of your identification to avoid consuming anything harmful. Enjoy the fresh, sweet flavor of wild sweet snap peas as a nutritious addition to your diet, and savor the experience of connecting with nature through foraging and enjoying wild edibles.

[@JennyKim-vb5fp]

I’ve been picking and eating every spring my entire life and they are amazing! Very good in salad 🥗 👍👍

[@washingtonlife]

Yes thank you

[@lakkanabutler1171]

The wild sweet snap peas one of my favorites. It's also super delicious in somlor korkor . 👍

[@washingtonlife]

Hello bong 👋, I have never tried it in somlar kako 😮. I will have to try that next time and thank you so much bhat 🙏😃

[@woodenhill6314]

Wow, so fresh and plenty!

[@washingtonlife]

Yes and thank you so much for tuning in and for your time 😃🙏

[@JennyKim-vb5fp]

@woodenhill6314, have you eaten these before?

[@Bobby.d]

Looks good man! Love to see you gather and eat local and sustainable food.

[@washingtonlife]

Thank you so much for your time and cheers my friend 🍻

[@khmerseattle5614]

Brother if you are don’t mind Can you tell me where you guys picking a green leaf at. Thanks

[@khmerseattle5614]

I mean wild vegetable

[@washingtonlife]

@@khmerseattle5614 no problem brother, this was over by the Columbia River and thank you for watching 🙏

[@annedroide3190]

@@washingtonlife It would be awesome to take few close ups so we pick the correct plants hehe. Wouldn't want to be eating the wrong plants lol Thanks

[@Kirkland206]

Can you provide more information on the wild edibles you’re harvesting such as Science name and other common names. It’ll make it easier to google search

[@washingtonlife]

I do not know the scientific name for them sorry

[@JennyKim-vb5fp]

Just type in wild snap pea and you will see they have many different types of scientific names for them but I’m not sure which one is accurate

[@mikaeljordan1983]

I need the ingredients for that sauce 😊 looks delicious 🤤

[@washingtonlife]

Ingredients are garlic, Thai chilies, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, fish meat. Thank you so much for watching and please help share 😃

[@welcomier]

WOOOW😳🫢I THINK I HAVE NEVER HEARD ABOUT THIS PLANT ! BUT I DID ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO AND TO LEAR ABOUT SOME NEW PLANTS😊

[@khmerseattle5614]

Columbia River by Bonneville Dam between Washington and Oregon or Eastern Washington Columbia Dam Brother. Thanks

[@JennyKim-vb5fp]

They grow all over fields and highways. We see them all over hwy 14

[@khmerseattle5614]

Thanks

[@washingtonlife]

Yes Columbia River by Bonneville Dam between Washington and Oregon 👍