Parsnip is an ancient root vegetable that looks like an ivory carrot. To prepare it, just cut each end and peel the parsnip with a knife or peeler. If you receive parsnips in your vegetable basket from Amap, brush it to remove sand or soil:if it has not been treated, there is no need to peel it. Rinse it with water to get a clean vegetable. If the parsnip is large enough, remove the center part from the larger end, as this is tough and fibrous. Once the parsnips are peeled, cook them quickly to avoid oxidation, or place them in a container filled with lemon water.
Cooking parsnips resembles cooking carrots or potatoes:this ancient vegetable can thus be eaten raw or cooked, according to your desires. It easily replaces turnip and salsify in your recipes. To cook it in water, boil water, then immerse the parsnip in it for about twenty minutes. The vegetable can also be cooked in a pan by adding a little butter.
Parsnips are eaten in different ways. If you want your children to like vegetables, prepare crisps or parsnip fries, which you serve with a curry sauce. You can also cook parsnips in soup, combining it with fresh cream and spices such as cumin or curry. If you want to try an original salad, grate your raw parsnips, and season them with a few drops of lemon juice and coriander. Finally, be aware that parsnips can also be eaten for dessert. Cinnamon parsnip muffins or parsnip and pear compote with cream:the choice is yours!
