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March 31, 2006
Orrechiette with Broccoli Rabe: Addendum
Whenever I tell anyone about this dish, the first question I usually get is what you can use if you can't get your hands on broccoli rabe. This is a big problem in some parts of the country. An obvious answer is to use broccoli. A better one is to use broccolini, which is actually the result of a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale. It is far more widely available in supermarkets than rabe. When I first encountered it, I was pretty skeptical, but have to admit that it makes a very effective substitute. It is also often available at a pretty high quality level.
Posted by dag at March 31, 2006 3:49 PM