— VEGETABLES
Puntarelle
Puntarelle is a happy looking vegetable which is recognisable by long shaped, thin leaves attached to a white stem. The flavour could be descripted as nutty and bitter. Puntarelle is a vegetable with own instructions, but definitely worth it!
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Origin
Puntarelle were first seen around the city of Rome and that explains that Puntarelle is one of the most important ingredients in the Roman cuisine.
ITALY
How to store
Puntarelle could be kept in the fridge for about one week. The best is to pack it in a paper or plastic bag with small air holes.
How to eat
The first step to prepare the puntarelle is to cut the stamp into pieces. Remove the leaves on the outside, so only small stamps will remain. Cut the stamps into small strips and put them in a bowl with ice cold water so they can curl. The puntarelle can now be used in salads, like the Roman salad with a dressing of anchovies , garlic, vinegar, olive oil and salt.
