Puntarelle (Catalonian Chicory) Salad
So I ate a new type of green called Puntrelle. This is, of course, a green listed in the 1000 Foods to Eat Before you Die and one I will plant next year. It is a funny little plant that has little pieces that make up the whole (think of garlic cloves in a ball of garlic). Each little piece must be very thinly sliced and then put in ice water for at least an hour. With the icewater soak, each little slice curls up. The slices are drained and the traditional dressing is made with garlic, anchovies, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Finally, it is topped with parmesan. This is a green that should gain greater use in the US as it is delicious! Other really amazing greens? See below.
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