Bracken is a stem vegetable with a swirled top. It has a unique smell and savory texture. Its nickname is mountain beef because it is high in protein. In the wild, bracken grows well near basalt rock.
Fresh bracken should be blanched before using it to remove some of its bitter flavor before being further cooked. If you want to dry this ingredient, then parboil it and dry it. This green can be used as a side dish or in soups.
