Australia's native greens, with lush spinachy leaves.
Also called Botany Bay Greens, New Zealand Spinach (it’s indigenous to NZ as well), or Tetragon (by the French).
Latin name: Tetragonia tetragonides
Note: this product available for local delivery ONLY.
Leaves are picked to order; please allow 1-2 days before required delivery date.
Must be blanched before eating – place in boiling water for one minute, or place in a bowl and pour boiling water over it and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
Doesn’t shrink down like English spinach does, and retains a lovely plump mouthful even after cooking.
Use in the same way as English spinach – excellent in quiches, pasta sauces, and stir-fries, or served plainly with butter/oil and some nutmeg.
Makes a good pesto, and a surprisingly sweet, rich green bread or pasta.
Leaves are best, but the top 15cm or so of the stems can be cooked as well.