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Prezzemolo (Sardinia) | Local Parsley From Sardinia, Italy | TasteAtlas

Prezzemolo (Sardinia)

(Perdusemini, Pedrusimula, Parsley)

Prezzemolo Sardo is a variety of flat-leaf Italian parsley from Sardinia, grown mainly around the community of Sestu. It is widely used in local cuisine - parsley is generally one of the most commonly used herbs in the culinary arts, and while prezzemolo Sardo is smaller in size than other varieties found on the market, its tiny, dark green leaves and slender stems are packed with flavor.


The stems have more flavor and aroma than the leaves, which makes them a perfect ingredient for flavoring stocks, soups, or sauces, while the leaves are best added to a dish at the last minute, because they lose their flavor if cooked too long. Nowadays, prezzemolo Sardo is not produced on a large scale, so it is only available in specialized food stores, or in Sestu, where it can be bought directly from the producers.