Photo: mysupermarket.co.uk
A few months ago, I had some dark, leafy greens at the Hawksmoor served braised with a Sunday roast. They were tender like mustard and collard greens but sweeter and without any of the bitterness.
Suspecting that these “Fresh British greens” were the same greens, I gave it a go — they are just as delicious sautéed in olive oil and garlic. I also added them in risotto. I am sure they will be starring in some gratin, stir-fry and noodle soup very soon.
But I still don’t know what they are. It’s a bit unfair that something this good is given such a generic name that googling it will pull up anything that’s fresh, green and British-grown.
Anyone out there have any idea if there’s another name for these greens?
March 11, 2013 at 5:42 pm
Cyn, can we both promise to write more on our blogs? I miss your writing.
March 28, 2013 at 9:34 am
Aww thanks. I’ll try for you.
March 14, 2013 at 9:28 pm
HI!!
Mystery greens, eh? They do look a lot like collards. Have you had any luck with identification?
March 28, 2013 at 9:34 am
My friend Tim said it was just cabbage. Not helpful!!