Dried Berries formed into patties in a hand

Dried Berries

First Nations Development Institute
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.

Ingredients 

  • Traditional Northern Cheyenne berries Chokecherries, buffalo berries, or wild blueberries

Equipment

  • Food Processor Or blender
  • Cheesecloth

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.
Keyword Buffalo Berries, Chokecherries, Wild Blueberries