Nell B. Nichols

Salsify Cakes

Preparation info
  • Makes 12 cakes, or

    6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook
Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook

By Nell B. Nichols

Published 1972

  • About

Serve these with ham and eggs, or with maple syrup or honey

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs. salsify (about 6 roots)
  • 1 tsp. vinegar
  • ½ tsp. salt<

Method

  • Cut off tops and wash salsify; peel thinly with vegetable peeler; cut in 1″ lengths. Drop immediately in cold water to cover with vinegar and salt added. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, until tender enough to mash, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  • Mash salsify, adding pepper, 1