Dried Berries
This Native American recipe from First Nations Development Institute features fresh berries mashed and formed into small patties. These berry patties can be eaten as a snack or used in other dishes, reflecting Indigenous food traditions and the importance of Native diets.
Servings 10
Equipment
- Food Processor Or blender
- Cheesecloth
Ingredients
- Traditional Northern Cheyenne berries Chokecherries, buffalo berries, or wild blueberries
Instructions
- After picking the berries, put them, including the seeds, in a blender or food processor and blend/process into a pulp. (Traditionally, the berries were pounded, including the seeds, to a pulp with a formed rock).
- After picking the berries, put them, including the seeds, in a blender or food processor and blend/process into a pulp. (Traditionally, the berries were pounded, including the seeds, to a pulp with a formed rock).
- This process takes about two days. The patties may be stored in a tightly covered container for future use and can be used to make berry sauce.