Herbs & Spices Flashcards
1
Q
Espelette
A
- Chili pepper from Basque country, France
- Deep red, mild heat, smoky-sweet
- like paprika
2
Q
Bronze Fennel
A
- Soft wispy leaves, BRONZE COLOR
- mild, sweet licorice flavor
3
Q
Anise Hyssop
A
- Edible green leaves, lavender-blue flowers
- smell/taste of Anise, but related to mint
4
Q
Nasturtium
A
- intensely bright flowers
- round, shield-shaped leaves (both edible)
“nose twister,” translated. Very peppery.
5
Q
Green coriander seeds
A
Coriander and cilantro from the same plant!
- citrusy, nutty, bright-greeen-color. not cilantro flavor
6
Q
Epazote
A
Thin oblong leaf; medicinal aroma, fennel/anise flavor
7
Q
Lovage
A
leaves smell like lime, taste like celery
8
Q
Thai Basil
A
Purple-stemmed, licorice-flavor green leaves
9
Q
Purslane
A
similar to spinach
10
Q
Nepitella
A
shiny green oregano-like leaves. smell/taste between oregano and mint
11
Q
Mizuna
A
similar to arugula but milder
12
Q
Cutting celery
A
leafy herb with bold celery flavor
