Herbs And Spices *2 Flashcards
(37 cards)
Flavourants
Item that adds NEW TASTE
Herbs *4
*fragrant leaves from non woody plants
*fresh or dried
*flavour release: chopped, crushed, heated
*flavour from stored oils
Spices *3
*Root/bark/seeds of woody and non woody plants
*always in dry form (whole/ground)
*stronger than herbs
Mustard seeds
Very tiny
Cardamom
Like green seeds
Edible flowers *4
*lavender
*pansy
*nadturtium
*rose geranium
Seasoning
ENHANCES natural flavour without changing taste dramatically
What does salt do *5
*brings out flavour
*acts as preservative
*controls bread fermentation
*binds processed meat
*developed colour in meat
Types of salt *3
*Himalayan pink salt
*kosher salt - large flakes
*celtic salt - moist and grey
Condiments
Food ADDED for FLAVOUR
Types of condiments *7
*mustard
*tobasco
*worcesstershire sauce
*soya
*salsa
*chutney
*tomato sauce
Types of mustard *4
*english
*french
*whole grain
*sweet
English mustard *4
Flour, water, salt, lemon juice
Sweet mustard
Honey added
Whole grain mustard
Whole seeds
French mustard *2
Vinegar and wine
Tobasco *3
*hot, spicy, pepper sauce
*peppers + vinegar + salt
*aged in oak barrels for 3 years
Worcestershire sauce *2 (7 ings)
*vinegar, sugar, garlic, anchovies, molasses, onions, flavourings
*aged for at least 2 months
Soya *2
*fermented soya
*light soya is saltier than others
Salsa *5
Tomatoes, onions, lime juice, coriander, chilli peppers
Chutney
Chopped fruit/veg cooked in vinegar with sugar and spices
Tomato sauce
Tomato + vinegar + sugarr
Vinegar types *5
*wine
*balsamic
*flavoured
*spirit
*rice
Wine vinegar
Red or white wine matured in wood