Oyster Plant Recipe

Instructions

1. Oyster plant, which is the root of a plant sometimes called salsify and "purple goat's beard," is excellent when cooked.
2. It is not so generally known as it deserves to be.
3. It may be boiled and served with maitre d'hotel, Dutch, onion, or Italian sauce.
4. To prepare the roots for dressing, cut off the ends of each, and scrape off the outer rind till the flesh is reached, which somewhat resembles the parsnip in color and appearance.
5. Rub them with lemon juice or vinegar, and throw them into cold water until they are to be boiled.
6. They will be better for lying in it for an hour or two.
7. Boil in salted water until tender; drain and serve with sauce.