Hamburg Root Parsley

Hamburg Root Parsley is an unusual vegetable.  Although not as common as other root veggies, parsley root is extremely delicious and deserves to be better known.

This unique plant serves a dual purpose, offering both flavourful roots and aromatic leaves and is ideal for gardeners eager to explore new flavours and textures.

The roots look like parsnips, and are about 15cm long and 5cm wide in muted tones of white with a furrowed texture; however looks is where the similarities end.

Its taste is quite different from parsnip, it is sweet, tender, without any of the earthiness of a parsnip – rather like a carrot that’s been cooked with parsley for flavouring. It’s intriguingly, deliciously different.

Parsley Root is very common in Central and Eastern European cuisines, particularly in winter recipes. The root is snappy, yet tender when raw, and smooth and creamy once cooked.

It works particularly well in combination with other roots and tubers such as carrots, potatoes, turnips, and onions.

The root can be used like other root vegetables, and it can be raw in salads or cooked in soups, stews, and casseroles.

Its leaves can also be used as a fresh herb, adding flavor to dishes similarly to flat-leaf parsley.

Once harvested, the roots can be stored in a cool, dry place for several weeks. They can also be kept in the refrigerator for longer freshness.

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