Spicy herbs

People began to use spicy herbs in cooking, as well as in folk medicine, even millennia ago. As a rule, dried spicy herbs are used for culinary purposes. However, some types of spicy herbs should be eaten exclusively fresh. Spicy herbs are plants that differ in their taste and pronounced aroma. Spicy herbs are added to culinary products in order to improve the taste, as well as the aroma of the finished dish. Modern cooking is simply not conceivable without spicy herbs.

Spicy herbs refer to spices, which in turn can be classified into classical, local and exotic. Spicy herbs differ from seasonings and spices in their purpose. As a rule, spicy herbs only shade the taste of the main course. It is noteworthy that humanity began to eat spicy herbs much earlier than salt. The first mention of spicy herbs was found in written sources dating from a period that began about 3, 000 years ago. Moreover, they began to actively use spicy herbs in the East.

Until now, spicy herbs are considered an integral attribute of the culinary tradition of countries such as China, Egypt, India, as well as Africa and the Mediterranean region. Currently, a colossal number of varieties of spicy herbs are known. Usually, only green fresh or dried shoots of spicy herbs are eaten. This is the main difference between spicy herbs and other spices, spices and seasonings. It is worth noting that spicy herbs can be grown both in pots and in the open ground on the personal plot.

Among the most famous and widely distributed spicy herbs, the following plants can be distinguished: azhgon or Indian cumin, anise seeds, basil, mustard, fragrance or oregano, zira, kervel, kmin, watercress, lavender, majorana, mint and melissa, wormwood, dill, chaber, sage, tarragon. In addition, it is worth singling out mixtures of spicy herbs, which are incredibly popular and in demand both abroad and in our latitudes. Among the most famous are a mixture of Provence or Italian spicy herbs, as well as a bouquet of garni.

Spicy herbs are used in the process of preparing both the first and main dishes. Spicy herbs can be just the perfect addition to various salads, as well as snacks. Some types of spicy herbs, such as mint or balm, are included in confectionery, desserts and even drinks. Spicy herbs are used not only in cooking. Some spicy herbs serve as a natural material for producing oils, and are also included in medicines.