How to Cook Cardone

Cardone is a special seasonal vegetable most often enjoyed in Mediterranean regions. Similar to celery but best when cooked, it only takes a few steps to enjoy this unique veggie in a variety of ways- even fried!

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How to Prepare Cardone

  1. Cut off cardone base, ends, and any leaves. Wash ribs.
  2. Destring the back of each rib with a serrated knife or vegetable peeler. Run serrated knife down the sides of each rib to remove any additional leaves. 
  3. Sprinkle cardone with lemon juice or vinegar to prevent browning where cut.
  4. Place cut pieces in large bowl filled with cold water until ready to cook.

Sautéed

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Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Ocean Mist Farms cardone, prepared
  • 1 yellow or white onion, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp. white wine
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped toasted almonds
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves

DIRECTIONS

  1. Boil a large pot of water and add prepared cardone.
  2. Lower heat to simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
  3. Drain cardone, cool, and chop into 1 inch pieces.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat and saute onion until golden brown.
  5. Add cardone and lower heat. Saute for 2 minutes. Add wine and simmer until mostly evaporated. Add honey.
  6. Toss with almonds, salt, pepper, and thyme. Turn off heat and serve!

Roasted

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Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Ocean Mist Farms cardone, prepared and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425° F.
  2. Toss prepared cardone pieces, salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon together.
  3. Spread on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 25-30 minutes, until the cardone are browned and tender on the inside. Serve hot.

Battered and Fried

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Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Ocean Mist Farms cardone, prepared & cut in half Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring prepared cardone and salt to a boil in a 6-quart pot filled with water. Reduce to simmer and cook uncovered until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and cool cardone for 5 minutes, then pat dry.
  2. Fill a 5-quart dutch oven with 1-1/2 inches vegetable oil. Heat to 350° F.
  3. Combine flour and pepper together in a shallow bowl.
  4. Whisk together eggs, water, and cheese in another shallow bowl.
  5. Dip each cardone piece in the flour mixture, egg mixture, then flour mixture once again. Shake off excess batter and place on dish until ready to fry.
  6. Fry cardone pieces in batches for 2-4 minutes until golden brown. Ensure oil stays at 360° F between batches.
  7. Drain on fresh paper towels before serving.