Forest Spring Tostada - Chef Sean Sherman

This week, we welcome back Sean Sherman, founder of NATIFS and the Indigenous Food Lab, to the Test Kitchen! In this episode, Chef Sherman prepares “Forest Spring Tostadas” — a vibrant dish featuring foraged ingredients found in early spring throughout Minnesota, like fiddleheads, oyster mushrooms, wild garlic, and asparagus. All served on a crispy, nixtamalized tortilla and topped with a sweet and tangy wozapi sauce.

These tostadas are a celebration of the season and the flavors of the Minnesota forest. As the snow melts and the trails open up, we hope this video inspires you to explore your local environment, research foraging guidelines in your area, and connect with the land through the ingredients it offers.