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Posted by lbr333 (My Page) on Tue, Aug 18, 09 at 9:49
| I've been searching the web, and I scanned thru about 3oo messages here in the hopes that I wouldn't have to ask a question that's probably been asked here 100 times before!!! But no luck.....so here's my stupid question :)
I have just been introduced to the wonders of garlic scapes and I think I'm in love!!
However, the one thing I forgot to ask the grower at the market is how much of the scape can be eaten??
The "seed pod" at the top seems edible.....but is it?? Most of the scapes have a withered point above the pod. I assume I at least take that off?
Thanks
Lisa |
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RE: scape question
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| Hi Lisa, Welcome to the wonderful world of scapes! No need to trim your scapes - you can eat the whole thing, including the umbel capsule (pod & beak). I snap my scapes off when they are about 12-18" long and still tender, then shake them in a plastic bag with some salt, curry powder, and EV olive oil. I then throw them whole on the grill until half browned, or you can cut and stir fry them indoors as well. Positively delicious! TomNJ |
RE: scape question
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| Thanks for clearing that up Tom. And thanks for that curry idea too!!! I appreciate the help. L |
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