Exploring Exotic Herbs

Embark on a culinary journey to discover herbs beyond the usual basil and oregano. Exotic herbs add unique flavors and health benefits to dishes around the world.

Common in Southeast Asian cooking, lemongrass lends a citrusy note to curries and soups. Its essential oils are used for digestive issues in traditional medicine.

Shiso, with its distinct minty and basil-like flavor, is a staple in Japanese cuisine. It accompanies sushi, adds zest to salads, and is steeped as tea.

Lovage, a lesser-known herb, tastes like celery and parsley. It's used in European soups, stews and, interestingly, in some alcoholic beverages for its digestive properties.

Epazote is a game-changer in Mexican cuisine, offering an earthy, wild flavor to beans and quesadillas. It's also believed to reduce flatulence associated with bean dishes.

Chervil, part of the French 'fines herbes' collection, imparts a mild flavor with hints of anise. It's often used in poultry, seafood dishes, and Béarnaise sauce.

African Blue Basil is rare and robust, with a strong camphor scent and clove-like taste. It's used to infuse oils, vinegars, and to make an exotic pesto variant.