The symbolism of trees is explained not only by their beauty - since ancient times, the useful properties of the bark, leaves and buds, used, as a rule, for making drinks or as a seasoning, have been known. By the way, in some regions of Russia, birch bark fibers were eaten instead of the main product for any meal - bread, an equally important role was given to decoctions from the kidneys, thanks to which the mighty heroes quickly regained strength after long campaigns or heavy battles.
Birch buds are most often found in recipes with these five products:
| Product | Number of recipes with a combination | Calories per 100g | Protein g per 100g | Fats g per 100g | Carbohydrates g per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey | 2 | 400 | 0.8 | 0 | 81.5 |
| Vodka | 1 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Greenery | 1 | 41 | 3.7 | 0.4 | 7 |
| Chamomile flowers | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| St. John's Wort | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Recipes for dishes with birch buds are decoctions, tinctures, meat and vegetable treats, salads. The shoots were dried, crushed and used as a spice, which had a refreshing, original balsamic aroma and a viscous aftertaste. By adding them to an appetizer, you can complement not only the taste of the dish - glossy, resinous, brown kidneys mixed with fresh vegetables and herbs will certainly look interesting. Thus, harvested shoots can become a secret that allows you to cook something delicious and unusual at any time, but most importantly - useful.