Monday, June 4, 2012

Harvest Monday - June 4, 2012

Celtuce, garlic scapes, beets, and green corriander.


Green cilantro seeds.
Took notes from Michelle, I'm going to collect these green seeds until I get enough to make a pesto.
I've made a Thai pesto before using dried corriander seeds, fresh cilantro roots, white peppercorns, and garlic, it was delicious with shrimp and pork ribs, I think the fresh seeds would work out just fine.

Harvest Monday is hosted by Daphne's Dandelions, drop by to see more harvests from around the globe by other gardeners.





15 comments:

Nartaya said...

Beautiful harvest! So, do you use the Thai Pesto like a rub on the ribs?

Sustainably Modern said...

Oh, you have enough scapes to make something yummy. I hope to grow more next year.

Daphne said...

I've heard of others using the fresh coriander but I've never done it myself. I ought to try as they are just starting to come in.

~Holly~ said...

Awesome harvest! Beets look good!!

Marcia said...

Love your basket of plenty. Quite stunning!

Norma Chang said...

Yikes, I bought celtuce but forgot to plant. Your photo reminded me, thanks.

kitsapFG said...

Your harvests are always so interesting and varied. I was interested in Michelles post about using fresh coriander seed too. Not much use to me though since I am not growing any! LOL! Just curious about it though.

Mac said...

Nartaya,
I used the Thai pesto to marinade BB pork ribs and then braised/slow cooked the ribs, the sauce was so delicious over rice.


S Modern,
Yes, there's enough to make 2-3 dishes, I'm thinking lacto-ferment some scapes for later use.


Daphne,
Give it a go, you've such good ideas of using different herbs and greens.


Holly, Marcia,
Thanks.


Norma,
It's getting hot here, I'll have to wait until fall for my 2nd planting.
I heard there are 2 different varieties of celtuce, one grows better in fall with shorter daylight, and the other one grows better in spring.

Mac said...

kitsapFG,
I didn't planted the cilantro, they are volunteers :P

Liz said...

That Thai pesto sounds delicious - lovely idea.

Andrea said...

Great photo of a fantastic harvest!
Looks to good to eat!

Michelle said...

Do please let us know how the pesto comes out with the fresh seeds. Aren't they wonderfully fragrant when you harvest them! I had to pull all my plants out but I harvested all the green seeds and dried them and theynare the most fragrant dried coriander ever.

How do you prepare celtuce? I've never eaten it.

Mac said...

Liz, Andrea,
Thank you.


Michelle,
Yup, those green coriander is so fragrant, I can't wait to collect more seeds for the pesto.
Celtuce can be prep the same as asparagus, saute, salad, pickle etc.
Maybe I'll do a post on it later.

Lrong said...

Have not tried growing Celtuce before... would love to try growing it one day... good hint on the coriander seeds... wonderful harvest you have...

Mac said...

Lrong,
Thank you, celtuce will grow well in your area, it's like growing lettuce.