Curly parsley v. flat leaved parsley

[Yorky]

My wife found some fresh curly leaf parsley today. It's not common here and this was the last pack (or it could have been the only pack).

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• Yorky
• 8 Jan 2023

It's destined for parsley sauce to accompany a cod loin steak.

 

[TastyReuben]

My wife found some fresh curly leaf parsley today. It's not common here and this was the last pack (or it could have been the only pack).

Parsley s.jpg

• Yorky
• 8 Jan 2023

It's destined for parsley sauce to accompany a cod loin steak.

The only thing I’ve ever seen curly parsley used for is as a little sprig to decorate a plate, on every dish, regardless of what it is. Parsley to be consumed is always Italian flat-leaf parsley.

 

[Yorky]

The only thing I’ve ever seen curly parsley used for is as a little sprig to decorate a plate, on every dish, regardless of what it is. Parsley to be consumed is always Italian flat-leaf parsley.

That is likely why it is uncommon here. Mine will be added to béchamel sauce to accompany my cod steak later in the week. My dear old mum used to swear by parsley sauce to adorn fish that wasn't cooked in batter.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

The only thing I’ve ever seen curly parsley used for is as a little sprig to decorate a plate, on every dish, regardless of what it is. Parsley to be consumed is always Italian flat-leaf parsley.

I mostly use the curly stuff rather than flat leaved parsley. Guess it's what I was brought up with and what was mostly available in the UK.

 

[TastyReuben]

I mostly use the curly stuff rather than flat leaved parsley. Guess it's what I was brought up with and what was mostly available in the UK.

I was actually surprised, after I grew up and left home, that people actually ate parsley. I thought it was just for decoration.

I knew it was edible, but the only parsley I ever saw was a single curly sprig on a plate. I’d never seen or heard of flat-leaf parsley until I was an adult. Now it’s one of my favorite things.

 

[caseydog]

I was actually surprised, after I grew up and left home, that people actually ate parsley. I thought it was just for decoration.

I knew it was edible, but the only parsley I ever saw was a single curly sprig on a plate. I’d never seen or heard of flat-leaf parsley until I was an adult. Now it’s one of my favorite things.

My taste buds never got the memo about parsley. I don't mind it, but it doesn't really taste like anything to me. I grew flat leaf parsley one year, and determined that it was a waste of garden space, for me.

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[karadekoolaid]

Tabbouleh salad; chimichurri; parsley sauce for fish; in mayonnaise for a potato salad. I have to admit, I tend to lean towards more flavourful herbs like basil, oregano, dill, chives, thyme, etc. Parsley is subtle.

 

[Yorky]

I knew it was edible, but the only parsley I ever saw was a single curly sprig on a plate. I’d never seen or heard of flat-leaf parsley until I was an adult. Now it’s one of my favorite things.

I never even knew that there was flat leaf parsley until I came to Asia in '94. Then it took me another 20 years to discover what it looked like.

 

[Morning Glory]

I mostly use the curly stuff rather than flat leaved parsley. Guess it's what I was brought up with and what was mostly available in the UK.

I much prefer it and it lasts much longer when cut. I reckon it has more flavour than the flat leaved type.

 

[Morning Glory]

I use the curly type to make parsley oil. I reckon the colour is much more intense than with the flat leaved type and also, you need less of it. Here is some I made:

 

[Mountain Cat]

Sounds like I will have to do a personal taste test of the difference. I'd have to get equally-fresh example of each, of course.