Prize Winning Japanese Knotweed Recipe?

Published on 25-11-2013 by Phlorum

Ben Harrison, Japanese Knotweed chef, Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden

The Edinburgh Evening News has reported that Ben Harrison, a chef from the Royal Botanic Gardens, is up for a prestigious award due to his use of novel plants in his dishes. Chief amongst these is his candied Japanese knotweed. If you fancy having a go at making candied Japanese knotweed the recipe can be found here. Ben finds out if he’s won the award at a glittering ceremony in London tonight. Good luck, Ben!