Herbs and Spices

Dill

Dill, an aromatic herb (Anethum graveolens) native to Eurasia, having finely dissected leaves and small yellow flowers clustered in umbels. The leaves or seeds of this plant is used as a seasoning.

Wansoy or Kinchay

 

According to the encyclopedia, Cilantro refers to the fresh stems and finely divided young leaves of the coriander plant, used in salads and various dishes as a flavoring and garnish. It is also called Chinese parsley, coriander.

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley or dhania, is anannual herb in the family Apiaceae. It is a soft plant growing to 50 cm (20 in) tall. Theleaves are variable in shape, broadly lobed at the base of the plant, and slender and feathery higher on the flowering stems. The flowers are borne in small umbels, white or very pale pink,asymmetrical, with the petals pointing away from the centre of the umbel longer (5–6 mm) than those pointing toward it (only 1–3 mm long). The fruit is a globular, dry schizocarp 3–5 mm(0.12–0.20 in) in diameter. Although sometimes eaten alone, the seeds often are used as a spice or an added ingredient in other foods.

Baby Bok Choy with Cashews

Baby Bok Choy with Cashews Recipe | Simply Recipes: "

Yield: Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped green onions, including green ends
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound baby bok choy, rinsed, larger leaves separated from base, base trimmed but still present, holding the smaller leaves together
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
Salt
1/2 cup chopped, roasted, salted cashews

METHOD:

1. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium high heat. Add onions, then garlic, then bok choy. Sprinkle with sesame oil and salt. Cover, and let the baby bok choy cook down for approximately 3 minutes. (Like spinach, when cooked, the bok choy will wilt a bit.)
2. Remove cover. Lower heat to low. Stir and let cook for a minute or two longer, until the bok choy is just cooked.
3. Gently mix in cashews.

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