Post by blackcrowheart on Jan 21, 2008 10:49:25 GMT -5
Cherokee Wild Onions and Eggs
Gathering wild onions in spring is a ritual among the Oklahoma Cherokees, as
well as the other tribes who live where these wonderful plants grow. Wild
onions and eggs are often frozen and kept for months so they can be eaten the
rest of the year.
Begin with a cup of wild onions that have been cut into small pieces. Two or
three tablespoons of bacon dripping are put in a skillet and warmed over
medium heat. Place the chopped onions and about one fourth cup of water. Simmer
while stirring until the onions are tender. You can add small amounts of
water if needed, When the onions are tender, and most of the water has cooked
away, add six or seven beaten eggs and scramble.
Gathering wild onions in spring is a ritual among the Oklahoma Cherokees, as
well as the other tribes who live where these wonderful plants grow. Wild
onions and eggs are often frozen and kept for months so they can be eaten the
rest of the year.
Begin with a cup of wild onions that have been cut into small pieces. Two or
three tablespoons of bacon dripping are put in a skillet and warmed over
medium heat. Place the chopped onions and about one fourth cup of water. Simmer
while stirring until the onions are tender. You can add small amounts of
water if needed, When the onions are tender, and most of the water has cooked
away, add six or seven beaten eggs and scramble.