They’re shaped like green cabbages, but the leaves are deep green and deeply crinkled. Their flavor is mild and earhty, and the leaves are tender even when raw. Heads should be compact and tight, but will have a little more give to them because of the wrinkled leaves. It can be sliced thinly in soups and stir-fries.
Baby rocket is a type of salad leaf with slender ragged-edged green leaves and a mustard-peppery bite.
Cooking tips :
Toss with bocconcini, prosciutto and cherry tomatoes for an easy salad.
Blend with pine nuts, lemon, parmesan and olive oil for a pesto.