Cooking Essentials
The Technique
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley offers distinctive color & flavor to recipes particularly to crowd-pleasing favorites ranging from Four Cheese Manicotti With Basil Marinara to Chicken Parmesan & Chicken Piccata. It’s the most widely used fresh herb in the culinary arts as it holds up well under hot & cold applications. Although there are many varieties of parsley available, flat-leaf is the one used in Italy & the Mediterranean. Beyond the plate, it boasts many health benefits as it’s high in iron & magnesium & a good source of vitamins B & C. Learn how to clean & prepare Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley for a number of recipe applications.
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How To Clean & Prepare Italian Flat Leaf Parsley For Recipe Applications
Although the optimal growing season for Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley is during the cooler portions of spring & into the summer for this particular hearty variety, it may be purchased throughout the year. Select only the perkiest bunches. If they have been spritzed with water, hold the stems & shake away as much of the excess as possible. Once home, dry the leaves well & store loosely in a plastic bag. Parsley wilts relatively quickly if wrapped in a paper towel.
The Technique
Hold the parsley stems under running water to throughly rinse the leaves. Grab a tightly packed handful of the herb & place it on a cutting board. Run a chef knife through the leaves until the desired size is reached. If it’s chopped very finely, gently blot a paper towel over the surface to remove some of the excessive color in an effort to keep final dishes bright.
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