又名

spearmint, peppermint

What is it?

薄荷的典型草药为几乎任何东西增添了新鲜，清脆的味道。有200多个薄荷品种，所有这些品种都属于两个类别之一：Spearmint或Peppermint。您认为在杂货店中仅标记为“薄荷”的标签通常是矛式的，但是在农贸市场上购物，您会发现令人难以置信的品种。

Spearmint是最通用的薄荷糖，具有与水果和春季蔬菜（想想豌豆，芦笋和朝鲜蓟）的天然亲和力，Basil和Cilantro之类的草药，以及Ginger，Cumin和Cardamom等香料。它相对温和的风味使其非常适合各种咸味菜肴，包括烤肉和烤肉。Spearmint品种包括菠萝薄荷, with a fragrance of fresh pineapple and a slightly sweeter flavor than regular spearmint;apple mint, with a hint of green apple (try it in iced tea);curly mint, with ruffled leaves; and光滑的叶片薄荷, with soft, velvety leaves.

薄荷is similar in flavor to spearmint, but it contains menthol, which gives it a stronger flavor and a cooling sensation on the palate. Peppermint is assertive enough to stand up to strong flavors, so it’s ideal for chocolate desserts and boldly flavored dishes. Peppermint varieties includeorange mint, with overtones of orange and bergamot;巧克力薄荷, with an unmistakeable hint of chocolate;ginger mint; and葡萄柚薄荷.

How to prep:

Mint starts to blacken after it’s cut, so wait until the last minute before chopping or tearing it and adding it to a dish. When appropriate, tear the leaves gently instead of cutting them, to help prevent blackening.

How to store:

Store mint bunches with the cut stems in a glass of water and cover the leaves with a plastic bag. Refrigerate, changing the water every couple of days. It should stay fresh for at least 1 week.

Recipes

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