What to use instead of persillade
Quick answer
The closest option is Gremolata, rated situational. Gremolata is persillade with lemon zest. As a raw finish over grilled meat or fish it works well; tossed into hot fat as persillade is, the zest turns bitter and its oil burns off.
It will not do for: Sautéed potatoes and mushrooms, where persillade is cooked for a few seconds; Crumb crusts.
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Gremolata
SituationalGremolata is persillade with lemon zest. As a raw finish over grilled meat or fish it works well; tossed into hot fat as persillade is, the zest turns bitter and its oil burns off.
| Flavour | Aroma | Colour | Heat |
|---|---|---|---|
| close | partial | very close | n/a |
Works for
- Scattering over grilled meat and fish
Does not work for
- Sautéed potatoes and mushrooms, where persillade is cooked for a few seconds
- Crumb crusts
Sources: Established culinary practice