Cavolo Nero

[thelewisgang]

Has anyone tried this veg? Saw it in my local Lidl this morning & looks like a cross between cabbage & kale. Full of iron & lots of vitamins according to a google search. Will probably buy some soon to try it

[ummmm]

Yes...I really didn't like it.

[thelewisgang]

Did it taste like kale (which I do like)

[EcclesCake]

It's lovely!

One way I enjoy is frying off some onion, garlic and shredded bacon. Add shredded cavolo Nero with a splash of sherry and seasoning. Bung lid on and leave to steam.

Gorgeous with pork.

[ummmm]

It is kale like. It's hard to describe. I don't like kale though.

[gingejbee]

If you like kale (which I do), you'll like Cavolo nero....see here for info


http://www.discoverkale.co.uk/what-is-cavolo-nero/

[diddlydo]

It's basically just posh cabbage and therefore attracts a premium price. Why bother?

[237SJ]

Exactly. My granfather grew fields of kale and cabbage which he supplied to local hotels. Funny how all of those veg are so popular (and expensive) now.

[237SJ]

*Grandfather*

[Mamyalynne]

If you like the bitterness of iron rich dark cabbage you'll like it - I just buy what we in the North call Spring Cabbage/Greens, cheap and tasty.

[thelewisgang]

I think I will have to try it. Thanks everyone for your replies x

[Chipchopper]

Yes, I like it and have fairly often. Its actually a kale but translates as 'black cabbage'
Its easy to tare it up with your fingers, rather than preparing it with a knife.
If you like your greens dark, I think you will like it.