Black Salsify With Toasted Almonds, Honey And Black Pepper

"You might have seen this ugly vegetable before in a farmer’s market mistaking it for a pile of dirty branches and wondering if the vegetable sellers are starting to get a little desperate. Thankfully this is not the case, because black salsify is actually gold on the inside. It may look a little intimidating but don’t worry, I’m going to give you the rundown on everything you need to properly prepare this gorgeous vegetable. How Does Black Salsify Taste? This root vegetable originates from the Mediterranean and has a delicate but delicious sweet flavour. Some Chefs compare it to the slightly sweet taste of oysters or even artichokes. Although Caroline says it tastes a bit like a parsnip, to me it tastes like a slightly sweeter celery root. Either way, we can certainly agree it’s tasty. Continued on the blog..."

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