I actually really like parsley. I find a lot of people just think it has no flavor or is only used as a garnish. I put it in almost everything I make for a little color, and I like the taste. I think a lot of it is because I have the cilantro soap gene, so I have to substitute cilantro and I usually use parsley. Of course, I use rosemary, thyme, basil, etc, but for a garnish, and a finisher, parsley is my go to.
Fresh parsley is awesome, whether it’s the curly or flat kind. Dried tastes like absolutely nothing to me. Several batches, several brands, not a damn thing ever.
I’d hazard a guess people who say it tastes like nothing have only had dried parsley, because fresh is fairly strong.
Kind of weird to ask but have you tried drying it yourself?
If garnish isn’t edible, it’s a waste.
Chef the movie with Jon Favreau, and then the Netflix Series he did with Roy Choi, introduced Alio e Olio to me. Parsley is a key ingredient and it shines. When you get the balance of flavours and textures right in that dish, its happy days! Its a refreshing but filling dish.
Same here, except indirectly through Babish. I’ve made it and it really is awesome. Awesome, period, but even more awesome for how incredibly simple it is.
Ah babish, i gota get back into his videos
Parsley is important in some recipes. It’s versatile also. For instance when I make manicotti or lasagna, I always put parsley in the cheese mix and it’s not the same without it. Also I put it in eggs.
I love parsley and can eat tabouli by the gallon.
Only when it’s fresh. Quite important in vegetable soups as well. I don’t have the soap gene and somehow I always run out of fresh parsley and fresh cilantro (coriander), go figure 😄
If a recipe calls for it I’ll usually include some for more depth, but it’s not a flavor I have much love for.
To those that like it - flat or curly?
