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Asphodel shoot
Çiriş
Homeland
The Mediterranean basin
Season
Spring
Nutrition values
Per 100 g, raw
| Energy | — kcal |
| Carbohydrate | — g |
| of which sugars | — g |
| Fiber | — g |
| Protein | — g |
| Fat | — g |
Did you know?
The young flower stalks and buds that the asphodel puts up in spring, boiled and dressed with olive oil and lemon along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. It carries a slight bitterness, so the cooking water is discarded. Only the tender shoot stage is suitable for the kitchen.
Consumption tip
Even natural produce may carry pesticide residues. Wash fruits and vegetables under plenty of running water and discard the outer leaves of leafy greens. A short soak in vinegar water can also help reduce residues. Where possible, prefer certified organic or good-agricultural-practice products.