Puntarelle

The Italian terms Puntarella (plural puntarelle ) cicoria asparago (literally " asparagus chicory " ), cicoria catalogna cimata (literally " abgespitzter Catalan chicory ", often in the short form catalogna or cimata ) denote varieties of chicory (Latin Cichorium intybus ) in Italy are commercially available and are used in the local cuisine.

The exact scientific classification is probably still pending.

Use in the kitchen

As a variant of the chicory flavor is dominated by bitter notes. Puntarelle can be used both cooked (eg pasta ) and raw in a salad -like variant (eg Puntarelle alla romana ).