— VEGETABLES- CABBAGES
White romanesco
In addition to the well-known green romanesco, there is also a beautiful white variant. This white-colored cabbage variety has a wonderfully soft taste and has received the nickname “tower cauliflower” because of all the small, beautiful towers.
Availability white romanesco
Origin
The Romanesco refers to the name which was given in Italy in the 16th century. The name was brocolo romanesco, better known as broccoli of Rome. The Romanesco were introduced in the Netherlands in 1979 and since 1986 it were imported with bigger amounts.
ITALY
How to store
Keep the Romanesco in the fridge. It can stay in the fridge for about 6 days.
How to eat
The romanesco is a multifunctional vegetable. It could be used to cook, stir-fry or to prepare in the oven. Remove the leaves before you cut the florets from the stem.