Also known as

Dragon herb

Description

Dried tarragon are slender branched stems. It is perennial herb and has an aromatic property reminiscent of anise. It is widely used in Western cuisine and is picking up popularity in Asia too.

How to select

Dried Tarragon is available in loose package in stores and super markets. Choose the dried tarragon that is prepared from organically grown tarragon.

Culinary Uses

· The herb is used for flavoring vinegar, popular as `Tarragon Vinegar`, pickles, preparing mustard, and to a limited extent for flavoring of soups, salads, meat dishes, certain cheeses and vegetables.
· It is commonly used to flavour chicken, fish and egg dishes.
· It is also used to flavour pastries.
· Dried Tarragon is used in sauces such as bearnaise or hollandaise.
· Combine with Dijon Mustard, Olive Oil and White Wine Vinegar for a delicious salad dressing.
· Use Dried Tarragon to season shrimps and prawns.

How to store

Dried tarragon has to be stored in air-tight containers. They can be kept sealed in fridge for upto 6-8 months. Discard them if they loose their flavour. Do not keep them in deep frezer.

Health benefits

· Dried tarragon relieves toothaches.
· It has also been used as a digestive aid, mild sedative. Apart from that, it helps treat stomach cramps and promoting the appetite.
· It promotes the production of bile by the liver, which aids in digestion and helps speed the process of eliminating toxic waste in the body.
· Dried Tarragon is extremely valuable in fighting intestinal worms.