What is Salsify?

Some people might wonder, what is Salsify and howThere is another type of salsify which is called
does it look like?Scorzonera or Black Salsify. These are easier to be
Salsify is a root vegetable that looks like a thin carrotfound; especially when you go to the market that is
or parsnip and brownish in color, together with a greyspecifically catering to Italian and Spanish customers.
and white flesh. It is also known as oyster plant.The flavor for both types of salsify is almost similar;
Salsify tastes the best when its starches begin tohowever, personally, I prefer the salsify more. One
turn into sugar during winter time. You may found itthing you should know about Black Salsify is that it
in the specialty market or large supermarket.tends to release liquid if it is cut raw, and the liquid will
Since the Middle Age in Europe, salsify has beenmakes your hand and the surroundings become black.
available in the market, and it is known as theTherefore, it is recommended that you wash the
cold-weather vegetable. However, due to someblack salsify first, simmer it with water until the whole
unknown reasons, salsify was not a popularBlack Salsify is tender; then only start to peel and cut
vegetable in the United States even though it hasit. There is no rules on how to cut it, you may cut it
gone in and out of fashion in Europe over the years.into your desirable pieces or follow your creativity.