Borage stalks
Tender-stemmed vegetable with a mild green flavour; this profile refers to cultivated edible stalks.
What it offers and why to use it
Tender-stemmed vegetable with a mild green flavour; this profile refers to cultivated edible stalks. Clean and cut the stalks, simmer in water until tender, then drain before sautéing with garlic.
Tender-stemmed vegetable with a mild green flavour; this profile refers to cultivated edible stalks.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Buy food-grade borage with firm tender stalks, or cleaned packaged stalks. Do not use unidentified wild plants.
Store
Refrigerate protected from drying and use promptly. Wash and remove tough fibres just before cooking.
Prepare
Clean and cut the stalks, simmer in water until tender, then drain before sautéing with garlic.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Garlic, potato, cured ham and fresh cheese.
How to substitute it
Chard stalks or green beans, adjusting cooking time.
Recipes with borage stalks
Borage stems with ham and dressed cottage cheese
Tender borage stems with ham, served with cottage cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and walnuts.
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