Organic Salsify (Ipswich): 500g Bunch

Organic Salsify (500g). Grown in Ipswich, UK. Salsify is a slender root vegetable from the dandelion and sunflower family (Asteraceae) that is often called the "oyster plant" because its cooked flesh tastes slightly like oysters. Similar to parsnips or artichoke with a mild nutty flavour, with creamy white flesh. A versatile vegetable which can be boiled, steamed, fried or braised. Salsify can be peeled before or after cooking. If you peel it before, put it straight into water acidulated with a good squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of vinegar so that its flesh doesn't' discolour. Dice or slice it returning to the pieces to the acidulated water until you are ready to use them. Although salsify can be grated or sliced very thinly and eaten raw, its flavour is best brought out by cooking.