Puntarelle alla Romana is a classic Roman winter salad; they are shoots from the chicory family called Cicoria Catalogna. They are crunchy and have a slightly bitter flavor. They are cut very thin and seasoned with garlic, anchovies, and vinegar.
If you tried to make them and they didn't curl, this is why
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Using short puntarelle di Galatina (1:01)
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