Sisnu Ko Saag

Sisnu ko saag is a treasured Nepali dish made from stinging nettles, a wild plant that grows abundantly in the hillsides and forests of Nepal. Despite their fearsome sting when raw, nettles become completely harmless when cooked, transforming into tender, flavorful greens with a taste reminiscent of spinach but with a deeper, more mineral-rich character. In Nepal, foraging for nettles is a common practice, and this simple saag preparation celebrates the purity of wild ingredients cooked with minimal seasoning.