[CH] Unknown spices, herbs and stuff
Rain (rain@wwbbs.otherside.com)
Mon, 22 Feb 1999 22:56:56 GMT
-> Senna leaves - Also called Hojace on the package. These leaves could easily
-> be mistaken for very small bay leaves and smell something like cured
-> leather.
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The senna I know is a laxative.
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-> Epazote - Woody/grassy herb(?) that smells like creosote. I have
-> used it in
-> pinto and black beans, but that is all I know of using it.
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That's its main use; it's supposed to decrease flatulence. I can also
imagine its flavor with seafood, though, or in broccoli or green beans.
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-> Star anise - I have used anise before, but this came with seeds, shells and
-> everything. What part(s) are usable and what needs to be done to it before
-> using it. I have a fairly good idea of how to use anise, just that in it's
-> current form it is like the difference between buying canned crab meat and
-> buying whole crabs.
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LOL! Exactly! It's the seeds that are edible, and they're
delicious--sweeter and more intense than regular anise seed.
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Keep on rockin',
Rain
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