Introducing Salsify: Delicious Root Vegetable!
If you're looking for a unique and delicious root vegetable to add to your larder, look no further tha...
If you're looking for a unique and delicious root vegetable to add to your larder, look no further than salsify, also known as the oyster plant. This versatile veggie comes from the dandelion family and boasts a subtle, yet distinct flavour that pairs well with a variety of dishes.
To prepare salsify, start by scrubbing the root under a running tap to remove any soil. Then, peel the root using an industrial peeler or a very sharp knife. Cut the white flesh into equal lengths of 1-2 inches and place them in a bowl of cold water with half a lemon squeezed in to prevent browning. Boil the prepared salsify in salty water for 20-30 minutes until it still has a slight bite to it.
Salsify Cooking Suggestions
Boiling: Peel, cut into pieces and boil until tender.
Steaming: Steam peeled until it softens while retaining a slightly firm texture.
Roasting: Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, then roast at 400°F (200°C) until golden and caramelised.
Pan-frying: Slice thinly, fry in butter or oil and season with herbs.
Grilling:Grill whole or halved after parboiling for a smoky flavour.
Mashing: Boil, mash and mix with butter, cream or seasoning for a creamy texture.
Braising: Simmer in a flavourful liquid like broth or wine until tender.
Cooking suggestions: Peeling then boiling or steaming until tender or roasting with olive oil at 400°F (200°C) until golden and caramelised. Alternatively, pan-frying in butter with herbs, grilling whole or halved, mashing when boiled or braising in broth or wine.
Serving suggestions: Pair with roasted meats (beef, lamb, duck), root veggies (parsnips, carrots, potatoes) and herbs (thyme, parsley or dill). Serve with seafood (scallops, salmon, white fish) and parmesan or goat cheese and creamy sauces (béchamel or hollandaise). It also makes a good addition to soups and stews.
https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/salsify-1-kg?___store=default472Salsify, 1kghttps://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/media/catalog/product/s/a/salsify.jpg11.9511.95GBPInStock/In Season/Larder & Greengrocer/Fruit & Veg/Specialist Vegetables/Larder & Greengrocer/Fruit & Veg/Larder & Greengrocer11211428735312353287<p><strong>Introducing Salsify: Delicious Root Vegetable!</strong></p>
<p>If you're looking for a unique and delicious root <a title="vegetable" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/fruit-vegetables/specialist-vegetables">vegetable</a> to add to your <a title="larder" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries">larder</a>, look no further than salsify, also known as the oyster plant. This versatile veggie comes from the dandelion family and boasts a subtle, yet distinct flavour that pairs well with a variety of dishes.</p>
<p>To prepare salsify, start by scrubbing the root under a running tap to remove any soil. Then, peel the root using an industrial peeler or a very sharp knife. Cut the white flesh into equal lengths of 1-2 inches and place them in a bowl of cold water with half a lemon squeezed in to prevent browning. Boil the prepared salsify in salty water for 20-30 minutes until it still has a slight bite to it. </p>
<p><strong>Salsify Cooking Suggestions</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Boiling:</strong> Peel, cut into pieces and boil until tender.</li>
<li><strong>Steaming:</strong> Steam peeled until it softens while retaining a slightly firm texture.</li>
<li><strong>Roasting: </strong>Toss with <a title="olive oil" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/specialist-oils/olive-oil">olive oil</a>, salt and pepper, then roast at 400°F (200°C) until golden and caramelised.</li>
<li><strong>Pan-frying:</strong> Slice thinly, fry in <a title="butter" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/larder-greengrocer/specialist-butter">butter</a> or oil and season with <a title="herbs" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/micro-herbs-and-herbs">herbs</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Grilling:</strong> <a title="Grill" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/bbq">Grill</a> whole or halved after parboiling for a smoky flavour.</li>
<li><strong>Mashing:</strong> Boil, mash and mix with butter, cream or seasoning for a creamy texture.</li>
<li><strong>Braising:</strong> Simmer in a flavourful liquid like broth or wine until tender.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Salsify Serving Suggestions for Salsify</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Meats: </strong>Pair with roasted <a title="meats" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry">meats</a> like <a title="beef" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-beef">beef</a>, <a title="lamb" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-lamb">lamb</a> or <a title="duck" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-poultry/duck">duck</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Veggies:</strong> Serve alongside other root vegetables like parsnips, carrots or potatoes.</li>
<li><strong>Sauces: </strong>Combine with creamy sauces, such as béchamel or hollandaise.</li>
<li><strong>Soups:</strong> Use in soups or stews for an earthy flavour boost.</li>
<li><strong>Seafood:</strong> Serve with <a title="seafood" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/seafood">seafood</a>, such as <a title="scallops" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/seafood/specialist-shellfish/scallops">scallops</a>, <a title="salmon" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/seafood/buy-salmon">salmon</a> or white <a title="fish" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/seafood/fresh-fish">fish</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Herbs:</strong> Pair with herbs like thyme, parsley or dill for added freshness.</li>
<li><strong>Cheeses: </strong>Top with a sprinkle of <a title="Parmesan" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/24-month-reggiano-parmesan">Parmesan</a> or crumbled <a title="goat cheese" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/specialist-cheese/french-cheese/goats-cheese">goat cheese</a> for richness.</li>
</ul> <p><strong>Origin:</strong> Europe</p>
<p><strong>Weight:</strong> 1kg</p>
<p><strong>Storage:</strong> Keep refrigerated.</p>
<p><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 3 days from delivery.</p>
<p><strong>Cooking suggestions: </strong>Peeling then boiling or steaming until tender or roasting with olive oil at 400°F (200°C) until golden and caramelised. Alternatively, pan-frying in butter with herbs, grilling whole or halved, mashing when boiled or braising in broth or wine. </p>
<p><strong>Serving suggestions: </strong>Pair with roasted meats (beef, lamb, duck), root veggies (parsnips, carrots, potatoes) and herbs (thyme, parsley or dill). Serve with seafood (scallops, salmon, white fish) and parmesan or goat cheese and creamy sauces (béchamel or hollandaise). It also makes a good addition to soups and stews.</p>00add-to-cart
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