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Post by iamkristinl16 on Oct 13, 2024 20:45:39 GMT
Which type of parsley does that usually refer to?
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Post by melanell on Oct 13, 2024 20:57:56 GMT
I always use a flat leaf parsley, myself. But I don't know if that's what the recipe intends unless they actually show it or specify.
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Post by ntsf on Oct 13, 2024 20:58:15 GMT
not flat parsley.. the feathery kind
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Post by Zee on Oct 13, 2024 21:02:27 GMT
What kind of food is it? I grow Italian parsley (flat leaf) for use in Italian dishes. I don't bother with "regular" parsley as anything other than a decorative garnish.
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Post by Merge on Oct 13, 2024 21:22:36 GMT
The flavor is similar - flat (Italian) parsley or curly. But I haven't seen bunches of curly parsley in the store in ages. Just flat parsley and cilantro.
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 13, 2024 21:47:29 GMT
Flat.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Oct 13, 2024 21:47:42 GMT
The flavor is similar - flat (Italian) parsley or curly. But I haven't seen bunches of curly parsley in the store in ages. Just flat parsley and cilantro. Ours always seem to bring it out for the holidays as I think a lot of stuffing/dressing recipes call for it. I agree that the flavors are pretty similar. I think most recipes that don't specify or aren't Italian are assuming curly parsley, OP, but use whatever you have/can find. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Oct 13, 2024 21:50:04 GMT
I can’t think of specific recipes other than the one I’m making today—cabbage soup. At Aldi they only had Italian parsley so I got that but the other store usually has both. I’ve always wondered which one is “right”. A lot of times I just skip it altogether.
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Post by jill8909 on Oct 13, 2024 21:51:27 GMT
certain dishes - like the salad dressing I make or some greek dishes use the curly kind. I put in food processor. It makes a difference. It adds texture and a slight bitterness.
For everything else I use flat. if I can find it
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Post by AussieMeg on Oct 13, 2024 22:18:08 GMT
I only ever use flat leaf parsley.
I just checked a 12 random recipes that use parsley - 8 of them specified flat-leaf parsley, 2 of them specified continental parsley (which is flat-leaf parsley) and two of them didn't specify any particular kind of parsley. None of them specified the curly leaf variety.
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Post by katiekaty on Oct 13, 2024 22:18:30 GMT
If s not specified in the recipe, use curly leaf. If it’s specifically asks for flat leaf, use that. Sometimes I don’t have flat leaf as I am out or the flat leaf plants need a beak, then I use curly. I will use curly in everything before I use flat leaf in everything.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2024 22:36:20 GMT
I always use flat leaf.
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Post by gina on Oct 13, 2024 22:44:54 GMT
flat leaf
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Post by Judie in Oz on Oct 14, 2024 2:12:15 GMT
I use flat leaf parsley, because that's what's in my garden. I can't remember the last time I used the curly leaf type.
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Post by SallyPA on Oct 14, 2024 2:18:54 GMT
I like flat leaf and that’s usually all my local stores have.
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Post by cmpeter on Oct 14, 2024 3:16:52 GMT
Flat.
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Post by breetheflea on Oct 14, 2024 3:23:28 GMT
Flat. I thought the curly kind was only supposed to be a garnish?
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 14, 2024 3:41:12 GMT
According to Ina Garten (the Barefoot Contessa), both are very similar in flavor. She generally prefers flat leaf parsley because a lot of her dishes are French inspired and flat is more common in France. If I’m buying it, I’ll buy flat. But I grow curly in my herb garden. For two summers now, my flat leaf hasn’t taken off so I use curly because that’s what I have.
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Post by TXMary on Oct 14, 2024 3:55:19 GMT
My HEB has both all the time but I only buy flat leaf. I do use a lot of parsley and cilantro so always have fresh on hand.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Oct 14, 2024 12:24:07 GMT
Thanks everyone! Now, how to use up the rest of the bunch that I bought for that recipe…
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Post by anniebeth24 on Oct 14, 2024 13:25:09 GMT
Thanks everyone! Now, how to use up the rest of the bunch that I bought for that recipe… Check out the Lemon Chicken Linguine on the recipe board. One of our favorites and it uses fresh parsley. |
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Post by smcast on Oct 14, 2024 13:37:38 GMT
Just learned something new today. I've never looked that close to know there's more than one kind of parsley.
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Post by pilcas on Oct 14, 2024 13:48:00 GMT
I have always grabbed whatever they have at the supermarket and never paid much attention to which kind it was.
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