Classic Spanish Chickpeas and Rice | An Iconic Recipe from Cádiz Spain

By Jessica Rogers July 7, 2023 11 mins read 1856 Views

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Classic Spanish Chickpeas and Rice | An Iconic Recipe from Cádiz Spain

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Thai use for mint?

Lime-leaf mint (Mentha cervina) is the most commonly used type of mint in Thai cuisine.

Its mild, lemony taste adds freshness and zest to dishes. Thai dishes often include other spices such as galangal (lemongrass), garlic, and coriander.

Mint is a versatile herb and can be used in both sweet and savoury recipes. You can create authentic Thai flavours by choosing the right herbs, spices, and aromatics.

For extra flavor, make sure to add lime-leaf mint next time you prepare a Thai meal!

Happy cooking!

What Spices or Herbs Go Best With Potatoes?

Potatoes are a wonderful side dish to almost any meat. You may be familiar with the many ways you can serve potatoes other than mashed.

From salads to casseroles, soups to pasta dishes, these versatile vegetables make tasty additions to most meals. Many spices and herbs are good with potatoes, did you know?

These recipes will help you spice up your next potato dish.

Is it possible to add spice to a drink?

I love how spices bring flavour to food. But how can you make them live when they're used in drinks.

Spices are wonderful because they can add depth and flavor to any beverage. Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to your favorite beverage, such as coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

However, most recipes call for ground spice so you will need fresh whole spices. While this makes sense, it is costly, takes time and requires storage space.

That's where the magic happens. You can transform your favourite spices into an easy-to-use powdered form with ingenuity. Then you can mix them into your favourite beverages to create delicious spiced drinks.

There are two methods to make these powders. A second method is to grind whole spices into fine powder. One method involves using a mortar-and-pestle to grind spices into a finer consistency.

Whatever method you choose to use, you will find that powders are much easier than whole spices. You won't run short of powder, and it keeps well.

Mixing spices can be fun to create new flavors. To make minty water, you can combine spearmint and peppermint leaves. You can also make spicy ginger-ginger tea by combining ginger and cardamom seeds.

Once you have mastered the art of making powdered spices you can use that same technique for herbs. Basil, rosemary, thyme and sage are some of the most popular herbs.

There are many options. Use powdered spices to give your beverages extra flavour or to enhance the taste of dishes such as soups, salads, and pasta.

Statistics

According to the McCormick Science Institute, indigenous Indian spices were cultivated as early as the 8th century BC in the gardens of Babylon. (spicecravings.com)
Their 14 to 20 percent essential oil content means that cloves have the highest concentration of aroma compounds of any spice. (masterclass.com)
It has been estimated that around 1,000 tons of pepper and 1,000 tons of other common spices were imported into Western Europe each year during the Late Middle Ages. (en.wikipedia.org)

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How To

How to Cut Shiitake Mushrooms?

The shiitakes grow well. You can't go wrong with them. However, how do you cut them without cutting yourself? We have tried everything, even using scissors. We keep losing them. What's going on here?

The trick is simple. Put a rubber band around your mushroom stem and twist it tight. This will ensure that you don't fall and break your wrists.

You may be thinking that this seems too easy. Well, it is. But it's also very powerful.

The rubber band makes it slippery so that it feels natural when you pick up the stem. It's a good idea to secure the stem.

You can now try it. You'll be amazed at how much easier it is to cut mushrooms now.