Wild Ramp Marinade for Grilled Meats

by Lisa Nudo

Spring 2011 Issue

Prep time: 7 Minutes

Cook time: 0 Minutes

Serves: 8

Lisa Nudo says this marinade is for “meat-on-a-stick,” and she grills it over an open fire on her country property. How’s that for inspiration to get into foraging? Read more: “Foraging: The Wild Side of Sustainable Eating.”

Ingredients

⅓ cup olive oil
1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
⅓ cup tamari
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tsp. chipotle peppers, diced (or more for a strong tongue)
¾ cup wild ramps, diced
3 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. ginger root, grated
Freshly ground pepper