Oregano Leaves – Australian Grown-15g

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Oregano is one of the most popular herbs worldwide and is a member of the mint family and often called wild marjoram. It is a small herb with dark-green leaf and is known for its bold, warm, balsamic herb flavour, with a slightly bitter taste. Its strong flavour marries well with tomato and basil making it a vital ingredient for authentic Italian and Greek cooking. These are 100% Australian-grown Oregano Leaves that are harvested at their peak and sun-dried to lock in their flavour and aroma.

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Flavour Notes:

One of the world’s most popular and well-known herbs, Oregano is grown throughout the Mediterranean. Its sweet yet slightly bitter, savoury, herby flavour adds warmth and fragrance to many savoury dishes.

Culinary Notes:

A staple in Mediterranean cuisine, oregano is used widely in dishes like pasta, soups, stews, slow cooks, and dressings. Italian and Greek cuisines believe dried oregano holds a greater flavour and aroma than its fresh counterpart.

Health Benefits:

Oregano contains thymol and carvacrol, which give it antibacterial effects. It functions as a potent antioxidant and a good source of fibre. It is also a good source of vitamin K, manganese, iron, calcium, and other important minerals for health.

Ingredients and country of origin:

100% dried Oregano Leaves grown and dried in Australia

How to use

  • Oregano Leaves marries well with grilled dishes, stuffings, and hamburger patties
  • Use in marinades, vegetables, or meatballs.
  • Sprinkle in scrambled eggs or salad dressings
  • Add to soups, stews, and casseroles.
  • Use to flavour spaghetti bolognese, pizza, and pasta dishes.
  • It works well in mashed potato and bean dishes
  • Marinate chicken with a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and oregano.
  • It can be added to sautéed mushrooms and onions
  • Sprinkle some oregano onto homemade garlic bread
  • use 1tbsp in place of 1 handful of fresh oregano

The Spice People FAQs

Simple or smoke paprika along with cayenne pepper is the best alternative. Paprika tastes similar to Kashmiri Chilli, while cayenne paper adds to its spice.

Dried Kashmiri chilli is more flavorful than hot, ranging from 1,000-2,000 Scoville Heat Units. It’s mildly hot but not too spicy.

Dried Kashmiri chilli is more flavorful than hot, ranging from 1,000-2,000 Scoville Heat Units. It’s mildly hot but not too spicy.

Dried Kashmiri chilli is more flavorful than hot, ranging from 1,000-2,000 Scoville Heat Units. It’s mildly hot but not too spicy.

The Spice People FAQs

Simple or smoke paprika along with cayenne pepper is the best alternative. Paprika tastes similar to Kashmiri Chilli, while cayenne paper adds to its spice.

Dried Kashmiri chilli is more flavorful than hot, ranging from 1,000-2,000 Scoville Heat Units. It’s mildly hot but not too spicy.

These spices are different. Paprika is the sweet cousin of Kashmiri chilli specific to western cuisine. Kashmiri chilli popular in Indian cuisine and is hotter than paprika.

Place the Kashmiri chilli under the sun for two days. When the chillies turn crispy, grind them in a food mill. Cool down the powder and store it in an airtight jar.

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