Watercress is a crisp and peppery member of the Brassicaceae or mustard edible flower family, known for its bold, peppery kick that intensifies as you...
Watercress is a crisp and peppery member of the Brassicaceae or mustard edible flower family, known for its bold, peppery kick that intensifies as you chew. Its fresh, slightly bitter taste is balanced by a refreshing burst of sharpness, similar to radishes or arugula. The soft, lime-green leaves are tender and delicate, while the edible stems provide a delightful, crunchy texture. This combination of mild yet piquant flavours, paired with a mix of tender and crisp textures, makes watercress a herb that stands out in both raw and cooked dishes.
Watercress Cooking Suggestions
Sauteing: Lightly saute in olive oil and garlic for a quick side dish.
Mixing: Wilt in soups or stews to add depth and freshness.
Stirring: Stir into pasta dishes at the last minute for a vibrant touch.
Steaming: Steam or blanch to soften the stems and mellow their peppery taste.
Stir-frying: Incorporate into stir-fries for a sharp contrast to savoury sauces.
Watercress Serving Suggestions
Meat Sandwich: Combine with roast beef or turkey for a flavourful sandwich filling.
Cheese: Toss with soft cheeses like goat or feta for a balanced salad.
Eggs & Salmon: Serve alongside poached eggs or smoked salmon for a sophisticated brunch.
Fruits: Mix into fresh fruit salads, particularly with citrus or apples, for a refreshing twist.
Grilled Meats & Fish: Use as a garnish for grilled meats or fish to add a peppery finish.
Cooking suggestions: Steaming, blanching or sauteing ideally in olive oil and garlic, wilting in soups or stews, stirring into pasta or incorporating into stir-fries.
Serving suggestions: Use as a filling for your beef or turkey sandwiches. Mix with goat or feta cheese or poached eggs and salmon. Toss into fruit salads or garnish grilled meats or fish.
https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/fresh-watercress-bunch?___store=default2210Watercress, x 3 Buncheshttps://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/media/catalog/product/w/a/watercress_1.jpg11.9511.95GBPInStock/Larder & Greengrocer Essentials/Fruit & Veg/Exotic Vegetables/Larder & Greengrocer Essentials/Fruit & Veg/In Season/Larder & Greengrocer Essentials/Micro Herbs & Herbs/Herbs/Larder & Greengrocer Essentials/Micro Herbs & Herbs/Micro Herbs & Microgreens/Larder & Greengrocer Essentials/Larder & Greengrocer Essentials/Micro Herbs & Herbs/Larder & Greengrocer Essentials/Fruit & Veg/Salad11428711211611735341930812353287419<p>Watercress is a crisp and peppery member of the Brassicaceae or mustard <a title="edible flower" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/edible-flowers-garnishes">edible flower</a> family, known for its bold, peppery kick that intensifies as you chew. Its fresh, slightly bitter taste is balanced by a refreshing burst of sharpness, similar to radishes or arugula. The soft, lime-green leaves are tender and delicate, while the edible stems provide a delightful, crunchy texture. This combination of mild yet piquant flavours, paired with a mix of tender and crisp textures, makes watercress a <a title="herb" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/micro-herbs-and-herbs">herb</a> that stands out in both raw and cooked dishes.</p>
<p><strong>Watercress Cooking Suggestions</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Sauteing: </strong>Lightly saute in <a title="olive oil" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/specialist-oils/olive-oil">olive oil</a> and garlic for a quick side dish.</li>
<li><strong>Mixing:</strong> Wilt in soups or stews to add depth and freshness.</li>
<li><strong>Stirring: </strong>Stir into <a title="pasta" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/pasta">pasta</a> dishes at the last minute for a vibrant touch.</li>
<li><strong>Steaming:</strong> Steam or blanch to soften the stems and mellow their peppery taste.</li>
<li><strong>Stir-frying:</strong> Incorporate into stir-fries for a sharp contrast to savoury sauces.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Watercress Serving Suggestions</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Meat Sandwich: </strong>Combine with roast <a title="beef" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-beef">beef</a> or turkey for a flavourful sandwich filling.</li>
<li><strong>Cheese: </strong>Toss with soft <a title="cheeses" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/specialist-cheese">cheeses</a> like goat or feta for a balanced <a title="salad" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/fruit-vegetables/salad">salad</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Eggs & Salmon: </strong>Serve alongside poached eggs or <a title="smoked salmon" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/seafood/buy-salmon/smoked-salmon">smoked salmon</a> for a sophisticated brunch.</li>
<li><strong>Fruits: </strong>Mix into fresh <a title="fruit" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/fruit-vegetables/specialist-fruits">fruit</a> salads, particularly with citrus or apples, for a refreshing twist.</li>
<li><strong>Grilled Meats & Fish: </strong>Use as a <a title="garnish" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/catering-products/canapes/garnishes">garnish</a> for grilled meats or fish to add a peppery finish.</li>
</ul> <p><strong>Origin:</strong> UK</p>
<p><strong>Qty: 3 </strong>bunches<strong> approx weight:</strong> 300g</p>
<p><strong>Storage: </strong>Keep refrigerated.</p>
<p><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 2-3 days from delivery. </p>
<p><strong>In Season: </strong>April - September</p>
<p><strong>Cooking suggestions: </strong>Steaming, blanching or sauteing ideally in olive oil and garlic, wilting in soups or stews, stirring into pasta or incorporating into stir-fries.</p>
<p><strong>Serving suggestions:</strong> Use as a filling for your beef or turkey sandwiches. Mix with goat or feta cheese or poached eggs and salmon. Toss into fruit salads or garnish grilled meats or fish.</p>
<p><strong>Drogo's Kitchen:</strong> <a title="Soft Boiled Gulls’ Eggs with Mayonnaise and Spiced Celery Salt" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/drogos-kitchen/gulls-eggs-mayonnaise-spiced-celery-salt">Soft Boiled Gulls’ Eggs with Mayonnaise and Spiced Celery Salt</a>, <a title="Venison, Pickled Peach and Watercress Salad" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/drogos-kitchen/venison-loin-pickled-peach-watercress-salad">Venison, Pickled Peach and Watercress Salad</a>, <a title="Wagyu Sirloin and Pomegranate Salad" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/drogos-kitchen/wagyu-sirloin-pomegranate-salad">Wagyu Sirloin and Pomegranate Salad</a>.</p>00add-to-cart
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