On 13/3/07 10:24, in article
, "Cat(h)"
wrote:
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The roots of the scorzonera are a bit of a pain to clean and peel, but
worth it for their delicious creamy taste. I steam them till tender,
then saute them in a little butter with salt and a good bit of freshly
ground pepper. I read in a US website that they were known there as
the oyster plant, because apparently they are supposed to taste like
oyster. This makes me wonder further about the fundamental
strangeness of Americans - but that's another debate. They have a
very subtle flavour, but yet again, I am the only member of the
household to eat them - what is it about the average Irish male and
vegetables that are neither cabbage, brussels sprouts or spuds ???
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I'm ashamed to say that I had to look this up because I don't think I've
ever eaten it. But in reading a bit about it, the RHS page says that it's
thought to deter carrot root fly if planted near the carrots. And they,
too, say it has a flavour reminiscent of oysters. ;-)
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Sacha
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