Here we’ll tell you what it is, what it tastes like and how to cook with it.
What Is Romanesco?
It’s now grown around the world.
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It’s similar to cauliflower and broccoli.
Romanesco vs. (There is such a thing, broccoflower, but it’s its own veggie.)
Though this brassica is not a cross between broccoli and cauliflower, it does have attributes of both.
It cooks a bit faster than cauliflower: it holds up to heat well and maintains its texture.
If your neighborhood grocery store doesn’t carry it, specialty markets typically doit’s available year-round.