The Most Uncommon Spices (with Latin Names)
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While most of the good spices out there have already been indexed and are part of various cuisines, some herbs and spices are still used locally, even if they can add spectacular flavors to our food. Here's a list with the most uncommon ones.
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1.
Grains of Paradise (Aframomum melegueta)
2 points - added 13 years ago by vlad - 1 comment
Comments:
A strong and well-defined African aroma. It's extremely specific and it can enrich just about any meal.
Added 13 years ago by vlad, 0 points
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Jimbu (Allium hypsistum)
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3.
Hops (Humulus lupulus)
2 points - added 13 years ago by vlad - 1 comment
Comments:
Apart from its main use, it can be ideal for soft carbonated drinks.
Added 13 years ago by vlad, 0 points
4.
Szechuan pepper (Zanthoxylum simulans)
This one should rank high, although it is common to some regions in China. It was and is used just like black pepper, but there's no taxonomic connection between this plant and the regular black pepper. It has a very complex aroma and is excellent for pork, chicken meat and veal.
1 point - added 13 years ago by vlad -
5.
Sicklefruit fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Other varieties, like blue fenugreek may qualify for the same position. It may be found in Mediterranean cuisines, but it used to be much more popular in the past than it is today.
1 point - added 13 years ago by vlad -
6.
Ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi)
0 points - added 13 years ago by vlad - 1 comment
Comments:
This one is a great idea for lentil salads. It originates from the Far East and India, where it is used locally.
Added 13 years ago by vlad, 0 points
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Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria)
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Woodruff (Galium odoratum)
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Winter savory (Satureja montana)
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Salep (Orchis mascula)
0 points - added 13 years ago by vlad - 1 comment
Comments:
Used for a beverage specific to Eastern Europe. It has a strong, long-lasting flavor.
Added 13 years ago by vlad, 0 points
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Ramsons (Allium ursinum)
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12.
Yellow Elderberry (Sambucus australasica)
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Asarabacca (Asarum europaeum)
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14.
Asafoetida (Ferula assafoetida)
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Quassia (Quassia amara)
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Perilla (Perilla frutescens)
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Pandanus (Pandanus aldabraensis)
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18.
Mahlab (Prunus mahaleb)
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19.
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
-1 point - added 13 years ago by vlad -
20.
Borage (Borago officinalis)
-1 point - added 13 years ago by vlad - 1 comment
Comments:
Great for soups and broths.
Added 13 years ago by vlad, 0 points
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Boldo (Peumus boldus)
-2 points - added 13 years ago by vlad -
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