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At Belovedsaffron.com, we are dedicated to exploring the amazing world of spices and herbs, encouraging sustainable eating practices and sharing meaningful stories.

Through our website, we want to bring people closer to delicious, creative meals that nourish both body and soul. We don’t intend to become famous chefs –we just love food!

We firmly believe in celebrating the beauty of different cultures through their cuisine. From home kitchens to 5-star restaurants, each meal has its own secret recipe for success.

The love for Saffron initially inspired us on this journey, but our mission is much larger than that. We strive to provide helpful resources and meaningful conversations about organic farming techniques, cooking tips and culinary customs from around the world.

If you’d like to join us in showcasing your special family recipes or other noteworthy ideas relating to food culture, please reach out at [email protected] –your contribution will be highly cherished!

For now, love yourself and enjoy this one ...

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between cooking whole and with ground spices? Ground Spices?

There are no differences between cooking with whole spices or ground spices. All spices are ground after harvesting. So there is no difference in quality.

However, the price differences are significant. Whole spices are more expensive due to the labour required for processing them. But the flavour is worth it.

Bulk purchases of whole spices can often get you additional discounts. An example: If you buy an entire bag full of cinnamon sticks, you might get a discount.

The same applies to nutmeg and cloves, ginger or cardamom. If you purchase these spices in bulk, you may be able to save money.

Whole spices also last longer than ground spices. Ground spices quickly lose their potency due to oxidation.

We recommend buying whole spices because they add flavor to your recipes.

Whole turmeric can be used to make delicious curry. For chicken dishes, whole coriander seeds can be ground to make a spice blend.

It takes time to grind spices. When you buy whole spices, it makes sense to buy a large quantity. You won't run low on spices if you buy large quantities.

What spices are used for Thai cooking?

Thai cuisine is well-known for its rich flavour profiles. These flavours come from unique and flavorful spices that create various delicious dishes.

Thai cooking uses many common ingredients, including galangal kaffir lime leaf, galangal kaffir lemon leaves, chillies, chillies, garlic, shrimp paste, cumin, turmeric, and many more.

Each spice adds to Thai cuisine's distinct flavour profile. The most common uses of lemongrass are in soups, curries, stews, and galangal; galangal is used to add a little peppery kick to dishes, kaffir lime leaves give dishes a citrusy scent, chillies are spicy; shrimp paste gives food an umami flavour; garlic provides a sharp, pungent flavor; cilantro adds a mild aroma to dishes, cumin lends a smoky taste, while turmeric gives dishes a vibrant yellow hue.

These spices create complex flavour profiles that are unique to Thai cuisine. Chefs can create delicious and aromatic dishes by using a variety of spices. Stock up on these spices if you want to incorporate the Thai flavours into your cooking.

What are the Primary Flavours In Thai Cooking?

Thai cuisine includes several distinct regional cuisines. These include Northern, Central and Southern Thai food. Each region has its unique flavour profile.

Thai food is known for its sweet, salty and sour flavors.

Thais love sweetness because it makes their dishes more delicious. Thai cuisine includes sweet ingredients like palm sugar (gulamelaka) or coconut milk.

In Thailand, sourness is very popular. Hot dishes are often served with sour foods. This combination balances out the heat.

Thai food also includes spicy food. Thai cuisine is rich in spices like galangal, ginger root and chilli pepper.

What are some of the best Thai spices you can find?

Galangal, coriander and turmeric are the best Thai spices. Other good spices include clove, cardamom and black peppercorn as well as cloves, star anise and cloves.

Rose petals, bay, pandan leaves (curry leaves), curry leaves; pandan leaves; kaffir lime leaf leaves; vanilla beans; tamarind pods; lemon grass, basil, and mine are some other valuable spices.

What is Thai cooking's most famous ingredient?

Thailand's main ingredients for all dishes are rice and curry. This combination creates an unforgettable taste.

The combination is called "Khao Pad Krai" in Thailand. This means that when two simple foods are combined, they can become irresistible and delicious.

The same goes for life. Combining hard work and perseverance can lead to great success.

As Khao Pad Krai did, passion and purpose can be combined to make you successful. If you put them together, you'll produce something extraordinary.

Remember that Thai food doesn't just require rice and curry. Next time you feel the urge to eat Thai food, think about how much more it can be than just rice. Experiment with other ingredients to see what fun it can be.

Thai food contains paprika.

Yes. It is a key ingredient in many dishes, such as Pad See Ew (Thai-fried rice), made from eggs cooked with coconut milk.

Thai, Mexican, Spanish, Indian and Chinese cuisines include paprika.

Paprika can been traced back to Ancient Greece over 5,000 years ago. The Hungarian language is what "paprika" means.

What is the Thai use for mint?

Thai cuisine uses the most popular type of mint, the lime-leaf (Mentha cevina).

Its mild, lemony taste adds freshness and zest to dishes. Thai dishes are enhanced with other spices, such as galangal and coriander.

Mint is versatile and can be used both in sweet and savoury recipes. To achieve authentic Thai flavours, it is important to use the right spices, herbs and aromatics.

Make a Thai dish next time and add some lime-leaf mint to give it extra flavor.

Happy cooking!

Statistics

According to Healthline, pink Himalayan salt is estimated to contain up to 84 minerals and trace elements, which gives the salt its special pink color. (spicecravings.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)
According to a recent survey, professional chefs and many home cooks use spices; usage has only continued to grow from 2011 to now. (hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu)

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How To

How To Make A Garlic Press?

A garlic press is an essential tool for any home cook. It makes it easy to mince garlic into a paste, puree it into soups or salad dressings, or even make a sauce. It can also be used to crush whole garlic cloves into buttery spreads or garlic salt.

But if you don't own a garlic press yet, you might wonder where to start with one. Here are some tips to get you started.

First things first: you'll need a large bowl. Place the bowl below the press and pour in the crushed garlic. Now, set the pressure regulator valve to the maximum.

Next, move the handle clockwise so that you hear a click. The top part of the press should lift off and reveal a flat surface that will allow you to slide the blade back and forth over the bowl. Continue turning the handle counterclockwise until the blades close.

Finally, remove the pressed garlic.

These are just a few of the many ways you can use this versatile tool.

Use minced garlic in soups, sauces and salads as a seasoning or even as a garnish.
Use the press for whole garlic cloves to make a buttery spread
Make pizza dough by crushing whole cloves.
Combine roasted garlic with mashed potatoes and creamy polenta
Use the press for homemade pesto
Blend garlic to make a smooth vinaigrette