Existing comment:
A Staple of Nisenan Life:
The Nisenan enjoyed a varied diet of foods that included roots, tubers, fish, game, berries, and nuts. However, the center of their diet was the nutritious and storable acorn.
Preparing acorns was a long process. Acorns had to be gathered, stored, shelled, ground, and sifted multiple times, and then leached for several hours to remove the bitter tannins. The acorn meal was then dried and stored until it was needed for mush, soup, or bread. Such a long task was made easier when done by a group at places like this large community chaw-se. |