Italian Agretti
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Description/Taste
Rather rare, Italian Agretti is an inherently salty green heirloom herb that delivers a succulent texture and a pleasantly acidic tart taste when it is harvested fresh and young. Measuring anywhere from eight to twelve inches in length and appropriately named, agretti means "little sour one". This entire plant is harvested in bunches when young and enjoyed fresh or cooked.
Seasons/Availability
Italian Agretti has a short season in the spring.
Current Facts
Italian agretti has been erroneously called marsh grass or glasswort, which is a different plant species. Italian agretti is also known as roscana in Italy and saltwort.
Applications
This versatile fresh tender green may be enjoyed fresh or cooked. Toss fresh in mixed green salads for a pleasant slightly salty crunch.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Italian agretti is a favored ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine and in Japanese sushi creations.
Geography/History
This Italian green, botanically named Salsola soda, is a close relative to thetumbleweed, Salsola tragus. Ukrainian immigrants settling in the New World's Great Plains are thought to be the route these plants took and established their fragile roots into the United States.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Italian Agretti. One
is easiest, three is harder.
