Thyme leaves are one of the spices commonly used in cooking.
Feature:
Thyme is a low perennial shrub with tiny green or grey-green leaves.
Its leaves are usually needle-shaped or oval, and may be rounded or slightly edged.
Taste and Smell:
The flavor of thyme is fresh and citrusy, with hints of mint and pepper.
Smell-wise, thyme has a unique and strong aroma with a hint of sweetness.
Origin:
Morocco
Cooking dishes:
Soups and Stews: Thyme is often used in soups, stews, or slow-cooked dishes, such as beef stew or lamb stew.
Poultry and meat: Thyme adds a special flavor to roasted chicken or other poultry and meat dishes.
Sauces and BBQ: It can be used in sauces or BBQ sauces along with other spices such as rosemary, garlic, and lemon.
Vegetables: It can be sprinkled over roasted or sautéed vegetables, especially potatoes, carrots and asparagus.
Egg dishes: Adding thyme to scrambled eggs can bring a special flavor to the dish.
Applicable dishes:
Pan-fried thyme chicken legs with lemon, roasted potatoes, chicken braised in red wine, bouillabaisse, seafood dishes, thyme cream sauce, herbal tea, pudding cheese, spiced mulled wine
**Since thyme has a strong flavor, it is recommended to use it in moderation when cooking. It can be used fresh or dried, but dried thyme has a stronger flavor than fresh.
