Chives Freeze Dried – 8g

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Chives are long thin herbs belonging to the onion and garlic family. Freeze dried chives are small sections of the larger full herb, and have a similar light and spicy flavour to the fresh version. They can be added to almost any variety of dish or used as an attractive garnish. It is key ingredient in many French Herb blends.

 

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Flavour Notes:

Chives are long thin herbs belonging to the onion and garlic family. Chives Freeze-Dried are small sections of the larger full herb and have similar light and spicy flavour to the fresh version.

Culinary Notes:

Dried Chives can be added to almost any variety of dish or used as an attractive garnish. It is a key ingredient in many French Herb blends and used commonly in fish dishes as well as soups and potatoes to impart an onion-garlic flavour that’s much less pungent and is more palatable.

Health Benefits:

Chives are a source of vitamins, minerals and have many health benefits. They contain Vitamin A and Vitamin C and minerals as copper, iron, manganese, zinc, and calcium. They contain antioxidants, fibre and antibacterial properties.

Ingredients:

100% Freeze-Dried Chives

country of origin:

China

other names or spelling:

Onion Chives, Rush Leek, Allium schoenoprasum, freeze-dried chives

How to use

  • Add chives towards the end of cooking so that their flavour stays vibrant
  • Add to egg dishes as omelettes or scrambled eggs
  • Use them as a garnish on pasta dishes or garlic bread
  • Use it in salads, sauces and fish
  • They go well with avocados, stir-fries and herb butter
  • They combine well with basil, cilantro, paprika and parsley
  • Use to enhance the flavour of white cheese, baked potatoes, soup and creamy herb sauces
  • Use in place of fresh chives 1:1

The Spice People FAQs

Freeze-dried chives are chives that have been frozen and then dried using a process called freeze-drying. This method helps to preserve the flavour, color, and nutrients of the chives.

Freeze-dried chives have a longer shelf life and can be stored for an extended period without losing their flavour or nutrients. They are also more convenient to use since they are available year-round and don’t require chopping or preparation.

Yes, freeze-dried chives can be a substitute for fresh chives in most recipes. As a general guideline, you can use one teaspoon of freeze-dried chives in place of one tablespoon of fresh chives.

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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