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Aromatic Herbs & Spices
Spices and aromatic herbs are ingredients that are increasingly used in the kitchen, giving a unique flavor to their dishes. Sometimes it happens to confuse one with the other, even if they are different products, but their function is usually the same, that is to flavor the dishes, enhancing their flavor. The taste and benefits of aromatic herbs With the expression aromatic herbs, we generally refer to vegetables or herbs grown in pots and in the garden, but also available in the wild. There are several types, but among the best known products stand out bay laurel, basil, borage, oregano, parsley, thyme and sage. The aromatic herbs in the kitchen are used in many countries: for example pasta with tomato and basil is an indispensable must of Italian cuisine. The nutritional value of aromatic herbs is in itself rather poor, but these are very important ingredients because they vary the palatability of the foods and allow some useful substitutions for the body's well-being, such as spicy herbs as an alternative to salt. The aromatic herbs for sale on Natura d’Oriente are products of the highest quality, ideal for making your dishes tastier and to amaze your guests with unforgettable recipes. The taste and the benefits of aromatic spices The term spices indicate dry vegetable products that generally come from tropical countries or in any case from quite distant places, widely used since the past to preserve and flavor foods. Aromatic spices are obtained from different parts of the plants: cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric and ginger stand out among the most appreciated. Spices and aromatic herbs can give any recipe a unique touch, whether it is a meat dish or a tasty side dish: the secret is to find the right balance!
Pink pepper or false pepper, delicately spicy, has a sweet and slightly resinous aftertaste. It is used to flavor fish dishes (especially salmon), roast meat, risottos and more. It allows you to create high-impact plating, playing on the contrast of colors. This particular variant has numerous beneficial properties. Particularly sensitive to high temperatures, it is good practice to add it at the end of cooking in hot dishes, so as not to alter their delicate flavor.
Berberè is the basic ingredient of Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine, it is a blend of spicy and tasty spices, known for making a good zighinì. Suitable for meat stews with tomato, a very versatile spice to use.
Ingredients
chili, black cardamom, white cumin, black cumin, basil, coriander, rue, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, salt, thyme, cumin.
Allspice, also known as pimento or clove pepper, is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. Jamaica's most important crop, it is used to produce an interesting essential oil, eugenol, so much so that the scent from the plantations pervades the air of the "allspice trails". Its slightly spicy and intensely aromatic taste is well suited to dishes of all kinds.
The Carolina Reaper is a new hybrid chili pepper of the Capsicum Chinense family grown in South Carolina obtained by crossing two species of extremely hot chili peppers, the Pakistani Naga Morich and a Red Habanero.
Red Savina Habanero Powder is an extremely spicy spice obtained by grinding Red Savina Habanero chili peppers, known for their intense heat and fruity flavor. This powder is used to add a strong spicy note to a variety of dishes, from sauces and marinades to soups and stews. The Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) for this type of Habanero can reach up to 577,000, making it one of the hottest chili peppers in the world. It is advisable to handle it with care and use it in small quantities to avoid overwhelming the taste of the dishes.
Ethiopian curry is the most emblematic blend of aromatic spices of traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. This spicy mix adds quite a spicy flavour, with smoky and musky notes that make the taste intense in recipes. Excellent for flavouring traditional dishes from the Horn of Africa, African, exotic or creative dishes from our cuisine.
Black pepper is more than just a spice, and used daily it is a real natural drug. Used for healing purposes for millennia, it goes beyond the idea of a simple spice. Black pepper would stimulate the production of natural endorphins by acting as a kind of natural antidepressant. Characteristic is the brown color of the large and full-bodied grains.
Sweet paprika lends itself very well to the preparation of various recipes. If we don't like spicy, better choose sweet paprika. Sweet paprika is the only spice that must be used in considerable quantities, otherwise there is a risk that it will not make any contribution to the dish. It is particularly suitable for sauces, flavored butter, hard cheese.
Smoked sweet paprika lends itself very well to the preparation of various recipes. If we love the sweet, rich, fragrant, greedy taste, this is the indicated spice. It is a condiment widely used in Spanish cuisine, both with fish and with all types of soups and is an essential ingredient in most Spanish cured meats.
Paprika can be defined as a spice that is good for the body and mind. Studies carried out on this vegetable have given very positive results. It contains multiple substances that offer wide-ranging benefits. The properties of this spice are more than interesting, it offers benefits to the digestive system, has antiseptic properties and more.
Saffron is widely used in oriental cuisine to prepare meat, fish, rice dishes, desserts, drinks. The intense and persistent aroma and the bitter aroma that characterizes it makes it one of the most precious and expensive spices in the world. In Italy the use on Milanese risotto is known. (The package consists of 2 grams)
Shirò is a spicy dish typical of the cuisine of the Horn of Africa, particularly Ethiopia and Eritrea, which is served hot on fermented enjera bread. This mixture represents the union of various ingredients that compose it, ready to create a creamy and aromatic chickpea Shirò, perfect to accompany your dishes, exotic or not.
Ingredients:
chickpea flour, black cardamom, white cumin, black cumin, basil, garlic, ginger, salt.
