Nasturtium recipes
Edible flowers are great for adding colour and peppery flavour to dishes. The nasturtium is an annual flowering plant whose edible leaves and orange, red and yellow petals have a flavour that is similar to watercress. The flower buds and seeds, picked when soft and pickled in vinegar, can be used as a substitute for capers.
Buyer's guide
You鈥檙e most likely to find nasturtiums at specialist food shops or farmers鈥 markets.
Preparation
Sprinkle them in salads or use as a garnish for any savoury to dish to add colour and bite.