By Mikel Rosen
This peppery leaf is also known as arugula, particularly in the US. It’s a dark green salad vegetable, popular in Mediterranean countries. The leaves have a slightly bitter, peppery flavour and are gathered when they’re young. Rocket is a rich source of iron as well as vitamins A and C.
Pork chops with celeriac mash and apple and ale gravy
Torta pasquale
Pork and olive salad
Leafy salad with feta and pomegranate
Bacon and egg canapés
Roasted figs wrapped in Parma ham with blue cheese and rocket
Warm potato salad with shallot dressing
Home-grown rocket leaves are often speckled with small holes, but these taste just as good as unblemished leaves, so don't despair.
Rocket makes a delicious addition to salads but can also be used to make soups and to replace basil in pesto. A bed of rocket is a good base on which to serve grilled poultry or fish.
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