Pohole Fern

The Pohole fern grows wild in the rain forests of eastern Maui. The Pohole fern is entirely edible and may be eaten fresh or cooked. Snap off the bottom end as you would asparagus, then blanch to preserve their color. Pohole ferns pair extremely well with tomato and onion. Try adding to a stir fry at the last minute or add raw fern tops to a salad tossed with a light vinaigrette. They are delicious served atop a pizza or flat bread and make a great addition to omelets and frittatas. To clean, rinse lightly in water to remove any fine hairs on the fern. They will keep refrigerated for a week.