Provencal herbs are a composition that can reveal and complement the taste of the first and second courses, as well as sauces. Most often it is used in recipes of French and Mediterranean cuisine, along with “Italian herbs”. Almost every spice manufacturer offers its own version of seasoning, slightly changing the percentage of components. If you have your own preferences regarding the combination of herbs, you can prepare the mixture yourself, at home.
What does Provencal Herbs Consist of?
Provencal herbs contain 8 ingredients:
Basil.
Spoons of sage leaves.
Thyme.
Mint leaves.
Rosemary.
Oregano.
Savory.
How to Cook at Home?
Refusing to buy spices in the store in favor of home cooking is an excellent solution for those who like to experiment with proportions, achieving optimal consistency and taste qualities for themselves. It is quite simple to assemble a mixture of Provencal rights yourself. The classic set and proportions look like this:
A couple of crushed lavender leaves can be added to the mixture. The cooking algorithm is quite simple:
– it is recommended to dry the cooked ingredients before mixing;
– make sure that all the ingredients from the classic recipe are available;
– chop the ingredients;
– mix them in optimal proportions, you can add a little salt;
– pour the mixture into an airtight jar.
The shelf life of the finished product is 6 months. Before adding to the dish, it is recommended to mash the spices in a ceramic or mortar, which will maximize their flavor.
How to Store Provencal Herbs?
The shelf life of the finished product is 6 months. For storage, it is recommended to use glass or ceramic sealed dishes, which eliminates the possibility of moisture ingress.
How to Use Food Herbs?
A mixture of Provencal herbs is used in many cuisines of the world. The selected combination allows you to make the dishes more appetizing and fragrant. The seasoning is organically supplemented with onion and garlic, popular products of French cuisine.
The mixture is also perfect for people practicing a salt-free diet. Fresh dishes will be bright and spicy, so that the diet period will pass almost imperceptibly, and not so painful.
Provencal herbs are a ready—made mixture that does not require improvements and additions, which is why it is so popular, and it can be found both in professional and home kitchens.
What kind of food is Provencal herbs added to?
Leading French chefs are allowed to combine with:
vegetables;
meat;
flour products;
fish;
mushrooms.
The notes given by the set can complement many dishes: soups, main dishes, marinades, sauces, salads, casseroles.
Often, this component is used to prepare meat for frying or baking: it is enough to rub the product with Provencal herbs and leave for 10 minutes. During cooking, you will feel a pleasant smell plume developing in the kitchen.
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