Steamer basket and appropriately sized tall sided pot, like a small pasta pot
Ingredients
8ozfresh wood nettle shootswashed and dried if needed
2tablespoonExtra virgin olive oil or melted butterPictured is acorn oil from Sam Thayer
Kosher saltor flaky finishing salt like maldon, to taste
Instructions
Put a few inches of water in the bottom of the pot, then turn the heat to high, bring to a boil, then add the steamer basket, wood nettle shoots, and cover the pot. Turn the heat to medium high and set a timer for 5 minutes.
After five minutes, taste a shoot.
The shoots should be bright green and tender, but still have a bit of life to them--don't cook them to mush.
Allow guests to serve themselves from the pot so the shoots hold their heat. Pass the salt and oil at the table.