Tuesday 8 December 2015

SPICE AND HERB BLENDS

CHILLI POWDER
It contains cayenne pepper , red pepper ,cumin ,oregano ,garlic , clove, allspice  and onion .

JAMAICA MASSALA OR CURRY POWDER
Coriander , anise seed ,allspice ,turmeric , cardamom , cinnamon , black peppercorns , mustard seeds , garlic ,onion  and red pepper .

BOUQUET GARNI
Thyme , parsley , bay leaf , other herbs can be substituted ; marjoram , rosemary .
In India , a bouquet garni is cinnamon , cardamom and bay leaves .

FINES HERBES
The true meaning is finely chopped herbs .
Minced parsley, with chopped chives ,mint, basil , tarragon , chervil , savory or any combination of them , depending on the herbs availability and the desired flavour .

FAGGOT ..
Is an English term for a bunch of herbs used for cooking .
A clove of garlic and hickory for turkey and steak.
Sage , thyme and garlic for liver and spareribs .

RAVIGOTE
A French term meaning to strengthen .
A combination of finely chopped herbs ; tarragon, chives , chervil ,parsley burnet to be used in salad ,sauces and ravigote butter .

MIREPOIX
A collection of herbs and vegetables used for seasoning stews and braises .
it should consist of 2 carrots , 2 onions , each  studded with a clove , a sprig of thyme  2 bay leaves , a clove of garlic and 250gm of bacon fat .

BATTUTO
An Italian combination of chopped up carrot, parsley , onion, garlic , celery and pork fat .

SOFFRITO
Italian meaning under frying , is the same group of vegetables and herbs , chopped and sautéed for a few minutes in olive oil , in preparing soups , pasta , sautees and sauces .

COURT BOUILLON
A combination of herbs , usually thyme , parsley, bay leaf , onion, garlic peppercorn , salt ,sometimes carrot , a slice of lemon , wine or vinegar and water .
I don`t put salt in the cooking process as I believe it toughens delicate fish .
 

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