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Sunchokes
Actually a tuber, the sunchoke looks like a small, bumpy potato or ginger root. The knobby, thin-skinned exterior is usually tannish-gold to cream colored but some varieties are reddish or purplish.
Chi Gu
Chi gu is also known as Chinese Arrowhead and cigu, it is botanically classified as Sagittaria sagittifolia -
Grower
Mache is available year round.
Mache, scientific name Valerianella locusta, AKA Vit, Corn salad and Lamb's lettuce (a name designated because of its leaves' resemblance to the shape of a lamb's tongue) is a Stem lettuce type. Unlike most lettuce varieties, Mache grows very low to the ground from individual fragile stems. Because of this, Mache must be harvested with precision, which commands lower production at higher costs. its very nature of cultivation and harvest have given Mache the earned classification of gourmet green, with a price tag to match.
Mache is perhaps one of the most delicate of all salad greens. It forms a loose and wavy rosette of six to eight leaves from its razor thin and tender stems. The stems are lemon lime in color, tender and succulent. The leaves are a key lime green in color, velvety to the touch with a melting quality. Thier flavor is memorably sweet, creamy and nutty.
Mache contains substantial levels of B-group vitamins, vitamin C, iron, folic acid, and potassium.
Mache's tender nature affords it only fresh applications or alongside cooked foods but never cooked itself. It can be utilized for a petite salad or as an accoutrement to appetizer plates and first courses. Mache thrives in spring and early summer, thus, best companion ingredients include forest mushrooms, spring nions, grapefruit, blood oranges, kumquats, new potatoes, fennel, green garlic, scapes, spring herbs such as parsley, mint and arugula, spring and summer berries and early stone fruit, fresh hen and duck eggs and spring cow's cheeses.
Mache is native to France, where it has been cultivated since the 17th century under the name, "Doucette". There are over 200 different Mache varieties, each distinguishing them from one another in flavor, quality and adaptability. Mache was introduced from France to the American commercial market by agricultural innovator and grower, Todd Koons, the same person responsible for the launch of now ubiquitous bagged mixed greens. Mache established a commercial home among other popular greens in the marketplace during the late 20th century.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mache. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Recently Spotted
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Seasons/Availability
Mache is available year round.
Current Facts
Mache, scientific name Valerianella locusta, AKA Vit, Corn salad and Lamb's lettuce (a name designated because of its leaves' resemblance to the shape of a lamb's tongue) is a Stem lettuce type. Unlike most lettuce varieties, Mache grows very low to the ground from individual fragile stems. Because of this, Mache must be harvested with precision, which commands lower production at higher costs. its very nature of cultivation and harvest have given Mache the earned classification of gourmet green, with a price tag to match.
Description/Taste
Mache is perhaps one of the most delicate of all salad greens. It forms a loose and wavy rosette of six to eight leaves from its razor thin and tender stems. The stems are lemon lime in color, tender and succulent. The leaves are a key lime green in color, velvety to the touch with a melting quality. Thier flavor is memorably sweet, creamy and nutty.
Nutritional Value
Mache contains substantial levels of B-group vitamins, vitamin C, iron, folic acid, and potassium.
Applications
Mache's tender nature affords it only fresh applications or alongside cooked foods but never cooked itself. It can be utilized for a petite salad or as an accoutrement to appetizer plates and first courses. Mache thrives in spring and early summer, thus, best companion ingredients include forest mushrooms, spring nions, grapefruit, blood oranges, kumquats, new potatoes, fennel, green garlic, scapes, spring herbs such as parsley, mint and arugula, spring and summer berries and early stone fruit, fresh hen and duck eggs and spring cow's cheeses.
Geography/History
Mache is native to France, where it has been cultivated since the 17th century under the name, "Doucette". There are over 200 different Mache varieties, each distinguishing them from one another in flavor, quality and adaptability. Mache was introduced from France to the American commercial market by agricultural innovator and grower, Todd Koons, the same person responsible for the launch of now ubiquitous bagged mixed greens. Mache established a commercial home among other popular greens in the marketplace during the late 20th century.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Allure Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-236-0800 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| La Costa Diversions and Edge Pool | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Andrew Spurgin | San Diego CA | 619-277-6020 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mache. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Kalofagas |
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Mache Greens With Feta Dressing |
| Chocolate and Zucchini |
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Soupe de Mâche au Poulet |
| Hungry Foodies Pharmacy |
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Roasted Beet, D'Anjou Pear, Mache Salad |
Recently Spotted
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Enoteca Properzio
Near Spello, Umbria, Italy About 105 days ago, 10/15/14 Spotter's comments : insalata Mediterraneo enoteca properzio, Spello Near Spello, Umbria, Italy About 126 days ago, 9/23/14 Spotter's comments : salad with wild boar enoteca properzio, Spello Near Assisi, Umbria, Italy About 137 days ago, 9/13/14 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Romeo Coleman
Near Santa Monica, California, United States18054317324 About 224 days ago, 6/18/14 Spotter's comments : Mache spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States About 402 days ago, 12/21/13 Spotter's comments : Delicate and delicious. In stock. enoteca properzio, spello italy Near Spello, Umbria, Italy About 458 days ago, 10/27/13 Spotter's comments : Mediterranean salad |
