A-Z Of Herbs and Spices

[Lindum]

V VANILLA - a spice derived from the orchid and is obtained from pods of the flat-leaved vanilla plant. Used as an extract in baking.

I like vanilla ice cream - but not in this weather!

 

[herringthorpe]

I like vanilla ice cream - but not in this weather!

I love ice cream but even I've held off while it's been so cold!

 

[Lindum]

W - Wasabi. Also known as Japanese Horseradish. Native to Japan and parts of eastern Russia. The rhyzomes are used to make a pungent paste with a flavour like hot mustard or horseradish.

 

[herringthorpe]

W - Wasabi. Also known as Japanese Horseradish. Native to Japan and parts of eastern Russia. The rhyzomes are used to make a pungent paste with a flavour like hot mustard or horseradish.

Think it takes a bit of getting used to but I don't dislike Wasabi - in small doses.

 

[herringthorpe]

X XIAO MI LA - a very spicey pepper from Beijing and used in Sichuan dishes.

 

[Lindum]

Think it takes a bit of getting used to but I don't dislike Wasabi - in small doses.

Never tried it but I love both hot mustard and horseradish.

 

[herringthorpe]

Never tried it but I love both hot mustard and horseradish.

You would like it then! You usually get a taster in a pack of sushi. I've also had wasabi crisps.

 

[Lindum]

You would like it then! You usually get a taster in a pack of sushi. I've also had wasabi crisps.

Never had sushi. I like my fish battered.

 

[herringthorpe]

Never had sushi. I like my fish battered.

I am more of a battered fan too although, to say I don't like fishy fish I do like sushi.

 

[Lindum]

Y - Yuzu Kosho is a type of Japanese seasoning. It is a paste made from chili peppers, yuzu peel and salt, which is then allowed to ferment. It is usually used as a condiment for nabemono dishes, miso soup, and sashimi. Yuzu is a fruit that looks like a lemon and has a flavour of orange, lemon and grapefruit. It's very sharp and quite bitter.

 

[herringthorpe]

Y - Yuzu Kosho is a type of Japanese seasoning. It is a paste made from chili peppers, yuzu peel and salt, which is then allowed to ferment. It is usually used as a condiment for nabemono dishes, miso soup, and sashimi. Yuzu is a fruit that looks like a lemon and has a flavour of orange, lemon and grapefruit. It's very sharp and quite bitter.

I have heard of it but wasn't sure what it was, so thank you!

 

[herringthorpe]

Z ZAATAR Spice Mix - made up of sumac (which tastes of lemon juice), sesame seeds and salt. It's used in the middle east usually with potatoes, vegetables, fish, chicken or lamb or added to hummus.

 

[herringthorpe]

Well that's our a-z of herbs and spices.

Thanks to everyone for joining in!