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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!
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.
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.
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.
Green paprika flakes lend themselves very well to the preparation of various recipes. Green paprika flakes 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 raw salads, or it can be cooked in various first courses.
Zahatar is a mixture of spices well known and used in the Middle Eastern countries. This combination of spices is ideal for flavoring meats such as chicken and lamb, vegetables, cheeses, stewed potatoes and onions, mozzarella and tomatoes.
The mix of spicy peppers of Ethiopian cuisine is enriched with many shades of flavors to create a pungent and intense condiment. Excellent for flavoring red or white meat, it can also be used for vegetables, fish or other dishes, mixed with oil or sauces. If you want to try it in its typical dish, the Mit Mità enhances the flavors of the beef tartare (Kifto).
Dried Japanese horseradish is the plant at the base of wasabi powder, used above all to accompany sushi and sashimi dishes. Wasabi can get even spicier with a hint of mustard, and add intense flavor to fish dishes, eggs, salads and to mix with creams and sauces.
Ingredients
Japanese horseradish 70.3%, MUSTARD, turmeric, wasabi japponica, corn starch, antioxidants E300, natural color E133.
The Shichimi Togarashi is a mixture of spices typical of traditional Japanese cuisine. Also called Nanami tōgarashi, because the number 7 in Japanese can be called both Shi and Nana. Excellent for flavoring soups, white meat dishes and various rice-based dishes.
Ingredients
green seetang, ginger, dried mandarin, black SESAME, white SESAME, red pepper, Japanese mountain pepper.
Spicy and aromatic, Zhug is a blend originally from Yemen with a complex and intense flavor. It gives the palate the nuances of various oriental spices, combined with garlic and chilli. A small amount is enough to add a touch of spiciness and color to many dishes of soups, rice, vegetables and meat. It can also be used for marinating, and creates delicious pungent notes in stews and barbecue grills.
Ingredients
green pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, coriander, cardamom, chili, parsley.
Teff is a cereal typical of Ethiopia and Eritrea, highly nutritious and naturally gluten-free. Teff flour is a discovery with a delicate flavour, which brings wellbeing to the kitchen, both for gluten-free dishes and to give an exotic touch to your recipes. It is available in the light or dark version, diversified according to the variety.