"Exotic" Vegetables
Throughout my readings and years in the kitchen, I came across some vegetables that were totally unknown to me. Nowadays with the plane travel revolution, some of these "exotic" vegetables even make it in our European supermarket. But it never says how to cook them.So I started a list a these unusual vegetables to be able to recognise them quickly, easily and find the best way to cook them. This is what I want to share now. This listing isn't finished, feel free to bring to my attention your discovery to help me extend my little listing.
This is how it works, the first name is its English name, the second its French name then a short description and finally how to cook it.
Cassava ; Manioc ; Starchy root ; Steamed, Boiled, Mashed, roasted or Deep fried.
Manioc ; Manioc ; Starchy root ; Steamed, Boiled, Mashed, roasted or Deep fried.
Yuca ; Yuca ; Fibrous, Starchy root ; Roasted, Pan fried, Mashed, Boiled, Deep fried.
Taro ; Taro ; Starchy root ; Boiled, Mashed, Roasted, Deep fried.
Yam ; Ignam ; Starchy root ; Boiled, Roasted, Mashed, Deep fried.
Parsley root ; Racine de persil ; Fibrous root ; Boiled, Steamed, Roasted.
Arracacha ; Arracacha ; Starchy root ; Boiled, Roasted, Mashed, Steamed Deep fried.
Sunchoke or Jerusalem artichoke ; Topinambour ; Fibrous root ; In soup, Mashed, Roasted, Steamed Pan fried, Deep fried. 
It is prone to oxidation so it needs to be pre-cooked in a "blanc".
It is prone to oxidation so it needs to be pre-cooked in a "blanc".
Burdock ; Bardane ; Fibrous root ; Steamed, Roasted, Boiled, Pan fried. 
It is prone to oxidation so it needs to be pre-cooked in a "blanc".
It is prone to oxidation so it needs to be pre-cooked in a "blanc".
Tiger nut ; Noix de tigre ; Starchy root ; Boiled, Pan fried, Stewed, Steamed, Stir fried, Roasted.
Jicama or Yam bean ; Jicama ; Starchy root ; Mashed, Steamed, Boiled, Roasted, Deep fried.
Oca or New Zealand Yam ; Truffette acide ; Starchy root ; Boiled, Steamed, Sautéed, Roasted.
Nopales, Cactus pads ; Nopales, Oreilles de cactus ; Fibrous, tart green ; Pickled, Stewed, Steamed, Boiled.
Fiddleheads ; Tetes de fougeres ; Fibrous, tart green ; Steamed, Pickled, Boiled, Pan fried.
Collard ; Chou Collard ; Leafy green ; Steamed, Boiled, Pan fried, Stewed.
Chard ; Cardon ; Fibrous leaf ; Steamed, Boiled, Pan fried, Roasted.
Amaranth ; Amaranth ; Grain ; Boiled, Steamed.
Tomatillo/ Chinese Lantern ; Tomatillo ; Acidic fruit ; Fresh in salad, Pickled, Jam, Roasted, In Salsa, Grilled.
Tamarillo/Tree Tomato ; Tomate en arbre ; Sweet acidic fruit ; Fresh in salads, Pickled, Jam, Roasted, Grilled.
Wax gourd ; Gourde cireuse ; Fleshy, bland Vegetable ; Steamed, Mashed, Roasted, Stewed, Season well.
Lohfa/ Sponge gourd/ Luffa ; Loffa ; Fibrous, Hollow Vegetable ; Steamed, Roasted, Stewed, Season well.
Bottle gourd/Cucuzza/ calabash/ Courge bouteille, Calbasse ; Fleshy, Hollow Vegetable ; Steamed, Stewed, Mashed, Roasted, Season well.
Bitter gourd ; Courge amère ; Ferm, Fleshy, bitter green ; Use like curcumber, Slightly salted in salad, Pickled.
Acorn Squash, Spaghetti Squash ; Courge gland, Spaghetti vegetale ; Stinguy flesh ; Steamed or boiled then gratted with a fork to obtain some spaghetty like fibers.
Kabocha, Cheese squash/ Kabocha ; Courge fromage, Cabosse ; Ferm flesh, Rich, Slightly sweet ; In soup, Roasted, Stewed, Pan fried, Boiled.
Banana squash ; Courge banane ; Ferm fresh, Slightly sweet ; In soup, Roasted, Boiled, Stewed, Pan fried, Stuffed.
Turban squash ; Giraumon a Turban ; Ferm flesh, Watery ; In soup, Roasted, Pan fried, Boiled, Season well.
Hubbard squash ; Giraumon ; Ferm flesh, Slightly sweet ; In soup, Tart filling, Roasted, Pan fried, Boiled, Steamed.
Cushaw ; Courge musquée ; Ferm flesh, Watery, Fibrous ; Roasted, Steamed, Pan fried, Steamed, Season well and do not cook too much.
Chayote ; Chayote ; Firm, Crispy flesh, Slightly starchy, Edible seed ; Raw in a marinade, Roasted, Stewed, Pan fried, Deep fried, Steamed.
Winged Bean ; Haricot asperge ; Ferm, Stingy green ; Steamed, Boiled, Pan fried.
Okra ; Okra ; Ferm, Tart, Crispy Hollow green ; Deep fried, Raw in salad, marinated do not boil it will become soft and very slimmy.
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