Monday, February 12, 2007

Dandelions with fried onions (Hind-Beh Mi'Lia)

1 lb. dandelions
2 medium diced onions
2 tbsp. salad oil
1/2 tsp. salt (to taste)
1 qt. boiling water

Boil water in large saucepan and add salt and clean dandelions. Lower heat to medium and cook until tender. Remove. Cool by pouring dandelions in strainer and pouring cold water over them. Remove from strainer and squeeze tightly to remove water. Sprinkle with salt. Fry onions in oil in small skillet until golden brown. Add dandelion mixture and cook together for about 10 minutes.

Source: Myrrh-Bearers of St. George Orthodox Church of New Kensington, Pa., "Sittoo's Loving Touch" (1978); recipe by Christine Mitchell.