Hippo Tops, Spicy watercress

Category: Tops

Hippo Tops is a watercress selection, with purple markings at the end of the leaves.

Origin
Asia
Taste / Aroma
Spicy watercress
Season(s)
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Asparagus, BBQ, Easter, Fathers Day, Game, Mushroom, Mussel, Pumpkin, Truffle
Storage
Cold, 2-7 °C

Taste

Hippo Tops is a watercress selection, with purple markings at the end of the leaves.

 

Taste Friends

Hippo Tops are easy to use and combine perfectly with a wide range of dishes. A common use is watercress soup. But Hippo Tops are also suitable for use as a salad and in combination with soft meats or other vegetables.

Origin

Hippo Tops is an aquatic plant that still grows wild in Europe and Asia. The plant originates from the north-east side of the Himalayas. The name Hippo Tops is derived from Hippocrates. This Greek philosopher was the first to recognize the beneficial health effects of watercress.

Availability

Hippo Tops are available all year round and can be kept at a temperature of between 2-7°C for up to a week. Produced according to socially responsible cultivation methods, Hippo Tops satisfy hygiene standards in the kitchen. The shoots are cultivated cleanly and hygienically.

Packaging: Gastro-Norm (1/3 GN 100 – 4 l.)

Specifications

Taste
Bitter, Sour, Umami
Cultures
Alpine, Asian, Balkan, Baltic, Chinese, Dutch, French, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mediteranean, Nordic, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Usage
Blanching, Blending, Canning, Chopping, Fermenting, Pickling, Smoke, Steaming, Stir frying
Colors
Brown, Green
Dishes
Cheese, Crustaceans, Fish, Functional, Game, Grill, Lunch, Main course, Meat, Pasta, Poultry, Salad, Snack, Soup, Starter, Sushi, Vegetarian, Vegetables
Taste Friends
Cheese (others), Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Crustaceans others, Cod, Eel, Monkfish, Salmon, Fish (saltwater), Fish (freshwater), Shellfish, Apple, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Lemon, Lime, Olives, Peas, Pumpkin, Tomato, Deer, Rabbit, Game (other), Chives, Mint, Sage, Tarragon, Beans, Beef, Dried ham, Goat, Lamb, Offals, Porc, Sheep, Veal, Porcini mushrooms, Shiitake mushroom, Truffle, Mushrooms (others), Chicken, Duck, Goose, Pheasant, Pigeon, Quail, Turkey, Poultry (other), Scallop, Oyster, Squid, Black pepper, Cinnamon, Cumin, Mustard, Salt, Vanilla, Chili, Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocado, Beetroot, Celery, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chicory, Garlic, Ginger, Horseradish, Kale, Kidney beans, Lettuce, Onion, Potato, Radish, Butternut squash, Sweet potato, Couscous, Egg, Olive oil, Pumpkin seeds, Rice, Soy sauce, Tofu
Synonyms
Superfood, Water Cress

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