Kupyr (kervel)

Green leaves of a bather or, as this plant is also called, chervels look very similar to ordinary parsley, and even their taste is somewhat similar. Nevertheless, the smell of a bather (chervel) will not let you be deceived - it is really quite difficult to confuse it with anything. The sweet and slightly spicy aroma of the leaves of the merchant (chervel) resembles the characteristic smell of anise, thanks to which the plant is well combined with many spicy herbs: in particular, basil and tarragon, as well as parsley and others.

The aromatic properties of the bathing (chervel) are especially appreciated in French cuisine. What is interesting: he settled there quite firmly, since without this grass it is almost impossible to imagine neither the world famous garni bouquet, nor the classic Finn-erb mixture consisting of fragrant herbs.

It is worth noting that when preparing many dishes, it is customary to use the fresh greens of the plant. The fact is that after drying, the leaves of the merchant (chervel) lose most of their taste and aroma properties. That is why they try to subject them to temperature treatment for as little time as possible, and knowledgeable culinary experts argue that it is better not to do this at all.

Neither fish nor meat dishes can often do without a bathing (chervel). For example, lamb and lamb are often served on a pillow from this particular plant. Vegetable soups are perfectly obtained with it - the merchant (chervel) shades the taste of potato soup especially favorably. Vegetable salads and omelettes will also benefit from flavour if fresh greens of this plant are added to them. The cherville sprigs on sandwiches with red fish or caviar, meat delicacies or cheese look unusually attractive.

By the way, soft varieties of cheese with a bather (chervel) are a very tempting combination. You can say the same about cottage cheese. In addition, it is used to flavour olive oil and wine vinegar, and sometimes fresh spicy greens are used as an independent side dish for fish, meat, vegetables and legumes.

The green leaves of this plant are also considered an excellent source of ascorbic acid. The composition of this plant contains protein, rutin, mineral salts, provitamin A and glycosides. Thanks to this, the healing properties of the merchant (chervel) determine its ability to improve digestion and reduce blood pressure.

Eating fresh bathing greens (cherville) stimulates the functioning of the liver, kidneys and organs of the respiratory system. Doctors advise eating this plant as often as possible for people with gout. In addition, based on the leaves of this plant, a tincture can be made that helps to effectively reduce body weight.