How To Freeze A Herb Paste
When I was given this topic to write about “How to freeze a herb paste”, first thing which came to mind was, why do we need to freeze a herb paste?
Herbs plays a vital role in everyone’s kitchen. Herbs and spices are used for flavoring of foods as well as their incredible aroma.
Looking for more answers, I started researching on Herbs and found out few details.
Tips on freezing Herb paste:
Herbs are the common commodity which can be found in kitchen cabinets. We use this in preparing special dishes, to get that perfect culinary taste. By freezing a herb paste, we save on time and it helps in quick cooking.
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Harvest the herb of your choice in the backyard of your house.
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Wash the herb thoroughly in running water, to remove any dirt.
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Lay on paper towels and pat to dry.
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Separate the herbs from any lose woody stems. The fine connecting stems can be left intact.
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Put your herbs in a food processor and process until a paste is formed. Make sure to add canola oil, to every cup of fresh herb.
- Store the herb paste in a clean freezer safe container and put immediately into your freezer.
History of Herbs:
The history of herbs and herbal remedies in India dates back to 3000 BC.
Herbs were used in the following ways:
- In cooking to flavor foods
- As perfumes
- As disinfectants
- As medicines , etc, etc
In ancient times, herbs were often used to help preserve meat as well as covering the decomposing taste of meals that couldn't be refrigerated.
Herbs paired with food:
Tips on matching food with the spices:
- Rosemary goes well with Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Beans, stuffing, pasta and potatoes.
- Thyme can be paired with any meat, eggs, soups, stews and tomatoes.
- Basil can be paired with anything tomato.
- Oregano works perfect in your noodles or soups
- Chives go well with eggs, soups, salads, potatoes, sour cream, cream cheese and sauces.
- Ginger root works great with chicken and in most Chinese stir fry type dishes. This is a common ingredient in everyday’s cooking.
Nutritional Value in Herbs:
Herbs in your daily diet can make a big difference to your dietary health.
Medicinal Value in Herbs:
- Remedies for illnesses
- Some herbs are used preservation purpose.
- Herbs are also used to dye homespun fabrics.
- It believed that artemisia juices protect from the cold.
- Marjoram and parsley are used for stomach ailments.
- Rosemary is known for its tranquilizing effects and as a cure-all for headaches.
Freeze a herb paste to retain the intense taste that drying takes away. For busy working people, freezing a herb paste and using it in everyday’s culinary is far more easier than getting the fresh herbs and making a paste then. For more information on Herbs, visit ifood.tv.
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