Fennel Seeds / Saunf
食後の口臭エチケット！甘草のような香りの万能スパイス
Description
A seed spice with a sweet refreshing aroma similar to anise or licorice. Used not just for flavoring curries but eaten directly as a post-meal digestif.
Classification: For Women,Whole Spice,Sweet Aroma
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How to use
Ingredients
Instructions
- As whole spice, put in initial tempering oil to base the dish with sweet aroma (especially fits fish/lamb).
- Or powder and blend as part of Garam Masala.
- Without cooking, toss a few grains directly into the mouth post-meal, crushing to refresh breath.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
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Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Anise seeds (as a sub with very similar sweet aroma)
Pairing
Mutton curries, Fish dishes, Post-meal breath freshener
Trivia
[Hardcore] Adding to curries provides depth of fluffy 'sweetness' and 'freshness' within the heat. Absolutely essential for Kashmir meat dish 'Rogan Josh' and Bengal's 5-spice mix 'Panch Phoron'.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Scoop a spoonful of colorful sugar-coated fennel (Mukhwas) placed by Indian restaurant registers on your way out, munching it!
Allergen
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