Wild Greens and Barley ‘Risotto’

Many of the best edible green plants grow wild in relative profusion. Use a guide book to help you identify them, and only pick what you can be absolutely certain of identifying, thus avoiding the few plants that are poisonous. Pick well away from roadside verges and recently sprayed areas. Always wash well and dry all wild greens thoroughly (see method) before cooking. The strong flavour of wild greens goes well with pasta or a grain, such as rice or barley, as in this inexpensive and sust