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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
Parsley root is available year round with a peak season during winter.
Current Facts
Parsley root, botanical name P. crispum Radicosum Group, AKA Rooted parsley, Turnip-Rooted Parsley, Dutch Parsley, Heimischer and Hamburg Parsley is a specific variety of parsley grown for as a root vegetable rather than an herbaceous green. It should not be confused with common curly parsley or Italian flat leaf parsley - neither varieties produce edible roots.
Description/Taste
Parlsey root has the initial potentially misleading appearance of a turnip or parsnip. Its shape cylindric and tapered, its muted tones of white coloring roughened with dirt and furrowed textures; yet that is where the similarities end. Parlsey root has the reflective herbaceous qualities of parsley leaf with earthy undertones. Its snappy, yet tender, when raw and smooth and creamy once its cooked. The entire plant, roots and greens, is edible.
Applications
Parsley root is common in Central and Eastern European cuisines, particularly in winter recipes. It can be utilized as a main ingredient and supporting element using multiple methods: roasting, boiling, braising and pureeing. Parsnip root has many culinary companions, including truffles, apples, fennel, potatoes, almonds, hazelnuts, cinnamon, aged cheddars and sheep's cheeses, butter, garlic, pork, poultry, lobster and smoked fish. The leaves can also be used as a fresh garnish or salad herb or as a pot herb in soups and stews. Do not separate root from leaves until ready to use.
Geography/History
Parsley root evolved from a wild plant native to the eastern Mediterranean region. Though cultivated varieties are grown throughout the Northern Hemisphere in both the New and Old World, parsley root remains commercially relevant as a culinary crop primarily in Central and Eastern Europe.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Vine Cottage | La Mesa CA | 619-465-0138 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Parsley Root. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Food 52 |
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Pearl Barley or Brown Rice, Bacon, and Parsley Root Pilaf |
