Seasoning “Italian herbs” is recommended for a large number of recipes of Mediterranean cuisine. It improves the taste of sauces, appetizers, entrees, pizza, pasta, salads. Perfectly in harmony with vegetables, cheese, seafood.
Many chefs prefer spice mixes when preparing various dishes. Italian herbs are a harmoniously composed composition of leaves and seeds of spicy plants, spices, thanks to which simple ingredients become a culinary masterpiece.
The Italian blend reflects the climate of one of the most popular and healthy cuisines in the world, rich in easy-to-prepare dishes.
What does Italian herbs Seasoning Consist of?
The spice got its name because the Mediterranean chefs were the first to create the composition. But the herbs included in the seasoning can grow not only in this area. Components that define a unique bouquet of taste and aroma:
dried garlic;
rosemary leaf;
marjoram grass;
coriander seeds,
white pepper,
black pepper,
sage leaf.
oregano,
sliced onion,
lemon basil greens,
savory.
Additionally, dried ginger root, fenugreek seeds, thyme, cumin seeds, cumin, fennel seeds, parsley, mint are added.
How to cook Italian Herbs at Home?
This seasoning can be bought in any spice department of grocery stores. There is another option — to cook at home.
Collect fresh herbs, green onions, garlic. Rinse thoroughly, dry in the shade. Finely chop the garlic. It dries slowly, use an electric dryer or spread out in a thin layer, leave for a few days in a well-ventilated place without access to sunlight.
When herbs, onions, garlic become dry, they are crushed by hand, mixed. The ratio of each ingredient is approximately the same, only add garlic to taste, its proportions.
If it was not possible to grow or buy any component, you can find it in a pharmacy or on the market.
What Kind of Food Should Italian Herbs be Added to?
The spice is perfect for tomato sauces or the classic bechamel sauce recipe. Thanks to aromatic herbs, the addition of pepper, this seasoning serves as a bright accent for fried, stewed, baked meat.
It emphasizes the taste of poultry, rabbit or lamb dishes well. Suitable for fish, seafood. The spice “Italian herbs” is indispensable in cooking, it will help you easily prepare a salad dressing — just combine it with olive oil.
Where to Add Italian Herbs?
The spice is perfect for tomato sauces or the classic bechamel sauce recipe. Thanks to aromatic herbs, the addition of pepper, this seasoning serves as a bright accent for fried, stewed, baked meat.
It emphasizes the taste of poultry, rabbit or lamb dishes well. Suitable for fish, seafood. The spice “Italian herbs” is indispensable in cooking, it will help you easily prepare a salad dressing — just combine it with olive oil.
Recommendations and Tips of Chefs
The seasoning “Italian herbs”, as well as olive oil, pizza, lasagna and red wine, is the hallmark of Mediterranean cuisine. Chefs always use oil with Italian herbs, spice up various national dishes, breads, and flavor salt.
– A tablespoon of sea salt, a pinch of Italian herbs. Such a mixture in a salt shaker on the table will allow each family member to season dishes directly to their liking. Ordinary sour cream combined with fragrant salt turns into an exquisite sauce.
– Add Italian herbs 2-3 minutes before the end of the heat treatment. Spices will fully open, give the dish maximum flavor.
– Do not add Italian herbs to the breading. When frying, they will burn, the taste of cutlets or fish will be spoiled.
– Store “Italian herbs” separately from other spices, in a dark place, tightly closed glass jar. When stored in the open for a long time in the light, herbs lose their flavor.
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