Lavender is widely used in cooking. Dishes with the addition of food lavender are very popular in the south of France, Spain and Italy.
How to use lavender in cooking
You can either crush the lavender flowers (ideal for mixing with sugar) or make an infusion or syrup and strain.
In cooking, it is recommended to use lavender together with “herbes de Provence” (a mixture of herbs), such as rosemary, thyme, oregano.
According to the Mediterranean tradition, dried lavender herb is used as a spice, added to sauces, meat and fish dishes, soups and salads. In addition, lavender extract improves the taste and gives aroma to confectionery products.
Dried flowers of the plant are also used to decorate dishes.
Lavender has a very bright aroma; therefore, its use in culinary experiments must be carefully dosed.
Lavender is added to sauces, salads and soups.
Benefits of lavender tea
The drink has a moderate diuretic effect and can cause heartburn if consumed frequently.
Flowers are rich in essential oils, their content reaches 4-5%.
They also contain valeric acid, which is extremely beneficial for the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
Previously, we talked about the benefits of red rice for human health.
