Lavender is an herb that is very popular around the world.
Feature:
Lavender is a small perennial shrub, usually between 30 and 60 centimeters in height.
The plant has elongated leaves and small, tubular flowers, which are usually bluish-purple in color, but white and pink varieties are also available.
Taste and smell:
Taste: The taste of lavender is stronger than its smell, with a bit of bitterness and a touch of sweetness.
Smell: The smell of lavender is its most representative feature. It has a fresh, sweet, slightly woody aroma that is often used in perfumes and other fragrance products.
Origin:
France
Cooking dishes:
Lavender Sugar: Mix dried lavender flowers with sugar and allow the sugar to absorb the scent. This sugar can be used in baking or desserts.
Lavender Cookies: Lavender flowers can be finely ground and added to shortbread dough to create lavender-scented cookies.
Lavender Lemonade: Add a few wisps of fresh or dried lavender to lemonade for added aroma and flavor.
Lavender Ice Cream and Ice Cream: Lavender can also be used to make ice cream or ice cream, providing a unique flavor.
Lavender frosting: Boil lavender flowers with sugar and water into a syrup, then use it to drizzle over cakes or desserts.
**Although lavender has many uses in cooking, due to its strong flavor, it should be used with caution to avoid overpowering dishes.