A mild, washed curd sheep's milk cheese made from raw milk. Unusally, this is a semisoft cheese. It was a Gold medal winner at 1996 and 1997 British Cheese Awards.
Wild asparagus has spindly stalks with swollen budding heads, and with good flavour, so excellent for risotto or for adding to an omelette.
There are increasing numbers of wild boar in Kent and Dorset, escapees from farms, and, of course, they roam large areas of France and other areas of Europe and Asia. They are not bled after slaughter, so the meat is very dark.
Wild butterbur is a plant which contains a bitter substance. This is washed out from the edible parts, the petioles, and is steamed as a vegetable dish.
Long coriander. Stinkweed. A herb widely used in seasoning and marinating in the Caribbean. It is also used extensively in Thailand, India, Vietnam, and other parts of Asia as a culinary herb. This variety of coriander dries well, retaining good color and flavor, making it valuable in the dried herb industry. It is sometimes used as a substitute for cilantro, but it has a much stronger taste.
Wild garlic or bear's leeks are similar to American ramps, with a pearly white bulb which turns into an almost pink stem with green, lily-of-the-valley shaped leaves. They have a fierce flavour when raw which is softened and sweetened by blanching. They have a powerful smell so must be kept carefully wrapped to prevent them contaminating other foods. Their relatively rarity makes them highly sought-after. They are considered to be lovely to look at and many cooks try to keep them intact in dishes.
