Parsley
Parsley
is a bright green, biennial herb that is very common in
Middle Eastern, European, and American cooking. Its value
as a breath-freshener, and much of its taste, come from
its high concentration of chlorophyll. It is also high in
vitamin C.
Two forms of parsley are
used as herbs: curly leaf and Italian or flat leaf. Curly
leaf parsley is often used as a garnish. Many people think
flat leaf parsley has a stronger flavor, and it is
sometimes used as a substitute for coriander leaves. Its
flat leaves are less springy than those of curly leaf
parsley, and hence it is easier to chop. Another type of
parsley, Hamburg parsley, is grown for its edible root,
similar in appearance to a parsnip.
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