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[TastyReuben]

Oh, and paprika chips rule. The rest of the world is missing out!

I've had some from somewhere over there; they're similar, though not exactly the same, as our standard BBQ chips.

The next time I go to the international market, I'm going to the Dutch section (small that it is) and see what they have, then ask you what I should buy.

 

[karadekoolaid]

Puntarelle is an Italian speciality. They even have special cutting devices to shred it. Its a type of chicory so rather bitter. And it came fresh as a daisy. Here is the photo I took when it arrived.

Yep - I´ve identified it now - over in Venezuela it´s called "Cicória" (Chicory). Slightly bitter, crunchy, lovely, great in a mixed salad and especially with oil, wine vinegar and a touch of garlic.

 

[Windigo]

I've had some from somewhere over there; they're similar, though not exactly the same, as our standard BBQ chips.

The next time I go to the international market, I'm going to the Dutch section (small that it is) and see what they have, then ask you what I should buy.

Very curious to see that!

 

[JAS_OH1]

Yep - I´ve identified it now - over in Venezuela it´s called "Cicória" (Chicory). Slightly bitter, crunchy, lovely, great in a mixed salad and especially with oil, wine vinegar and a touch of garlic.

Have you ever had chickory coffee? Or a blend of ground coffee and chickory?

 

[karadekoolaid]

Have you ever had chickory coffee? Or a blend of ground coffee and chickory?

Yep, I have.
It tastes like a cross between diesel oil and burnt tyres.

 

[Morning Glory]

Yep - I´ve identified it now - over in Venezuela it´s called "Cicória" (Chicory). Slightly bitter, crunchy, lovely, great in a mixed salad and especially with oil, wine vinegar and a touch of garlic.

Its a specific type of chicory and the stems are the star in the classic puntarelle alla Romana salad. This is one I made:

The stems are shredded using this specific device (yes I have it! ). Wish I could find an alternative use for it.

 

[JAS_OH1]

Yep, I have.
It tastes like a cross between diesel oil and burnt tyres.

I like it, having never tasted diesel oil or burnt tires before, I can't draw a comparison. I used to drink it whenever I visited New Orleans, goes great with a beignet.

 

[Windigo]

Its a specific type of chicory and the stems are the star in the classic puntarelle alla Romana salad. This is one I made:

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The stems are shredded using this specific device (yes I have it! ). Wish I could find an alternative use for it.

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Well, that's new even to me! Never saw one of those before.

 

[karadekoolaid]

MG - you could use that device to make brunoise boiled eggs...