Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Take care to properly identify ostrich fern fiddleheads and always follow sustainable harvesting guidelines. Look for the deep groove -- think of the shape of a celery stalk -- on the side of the stem facing the coil.
The recipe below is an approximation of Jaffrey’s recipe (I still don’t have Fenugreek seeds) and I made most of it up as I went along. Chutneys are great to improvise with.
When I hear “pickle” I instantly think “dill” or maybe “bread & butter.” I don’t think “lime” or “miso” or “mango”. But there’s a world of pickles out there! The Indian Lime Pickle being just one. This version uses fragrant Key Limes.
