In recent years I’ve developed a growing interest in foraging and the incredible skills indigenous peoples of Australia survived, even thrived, on what their habitat provided. We have much to learn from them. You video on using salt bush caught my attention and added to my meagre knowledge. My thanks.
I tasted a leaf at a garden nursery last week and the predominant taste was soap-like. My daughter then told me that saltbush is/was used as a bush soap substitute. I was curious to try because I'm a huge Masterchef Aust. fan and it's used quite frequently but after tasting it, have absolutely no idea what the attraction is as a food source.
@@catherina2611 Sure... Hope there is a way to alleviate or filter out the soapy taste and retain only the salty taste. I will keep an eye on others'experiences to see if there are various tastes or local soil conditions that may affect its tastes to a certain degree.
wow that's fantastic! thankyou for your video. As an Australian, I'm currently trying to learn more about Indigenous foods
In recent years I’ve developed a growing interest in foraging and the incredible skills indigenous peoples of Australia survived, even thrived, on what their habitat provided. We have much to learn from them. You video on using salt bush caught my attention and added to my meagre knowledge. My thanks.
This is revolutionary
Haha, thanks!
This is what I needed for natural salt substitute! Thank you so much for sharing! I have to find some one donating me a saltbush to add to my garden!
I'm glad you found it useful :)
I tasted a leaf at a garden nursery last week and the predominant taste was soap-like. My daughter then told me that saltbush is/was used as a bush soap substitute. I was curious to try because I'm a huge Masterchef Aust. fan and it's used quite frequently but after tasting it, have absolutely no idea what the attraction is as a food source.
@@catherina2611 Hmm! Thanks for letting us know. If it does have a soap flavor then it kills the attraction!
@@dieuhoquang1 Perhaps try it for yourself. People use it, including top chefs so I'm probably just more sensitive to the soapy taste.
@@catherina2611 Sure... Hope there is a way to alleviate or filter out the soapy taste and retain only the salty taste. I will keep an eye on others'experiences to see if there are various tastes or local soil conditions that may affect its tastes to a certain degree.
Thanks for this, I'll definitely give it a go with my saltbush. What is the difference in flavour between the sun-dried and dried in shade saltbush?
Great to hear! The sun-dried has a stronger more earthy flavour. I prefer the shade dried personally. I hope you enjoy :)
@@caitlinacacia7070 very interesting!
Where did you find the seeds to grow this plant??
In Australia you can buy seedlings at nurseries, or buy seeds online. Not sure if they're available in other countries.
You did not sun dry them you air dried them