Kekik
肉料理の最強の相棒！トルコの山々が香る野生のタイム
Description
Dried thyme (or oregano varieties) growing wild on Turkish mountainsides; its strong, refreshing aroma enhances meat umami.
Classification: For Everyone,Herb,Refreshing Wildness
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How to use
Ingredients
- Dried thyme(or oregano)
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- In early summer, hand-pick the tips of highly aromatic wild kekik (thyme/oregano relatives) growing on the mountainsides of Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.
- Bundle and hang or spread on nets to naturally dry until crispy in a well-ventilated shaded area away from direct sunlight.
- Strip only the dried leaves from the stems, crush finely by hand, and store. Mix heavily into olive oil marinades for chicken or lamb, or sprinkle over hot finished dishes.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Refreshing herbal aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Store-bought dried thyme or oregano
Pairing
Chicken dishes and Oven-roasted lamb
Trivia
[Hardcore] The Turkish word 'Kekik' is used collectively for similar herbs like thyme, oregano, and marjoram. Turkish kekik has particularly high essential oils and intense aroma.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Sprinkle a massive amount as a finishing touch on piping hot roasted chicken or teppan-grilled lamb (Sac Kebabı) to explode the aroma!
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