Peking cabbage was popular in Europe only in the Asian quarters until the middle of the 20th century. But in the past few decades, she has been at the peak of culinary popularity, including in Russia. Its nutritional value and excellent taste are preserved in the dried product. It is from dried Beijing cabbage that a delicious Korean soup of siriag-cook is prepared, as well as national dishes Namul, Ttige, and Bale. Companions of dried Chinese cabbage, helping her to reach her full taste potential, are garlic and onions.
Use for
Soups, sauces, marinades, dishes meat, poultry and game dishes.
Taste
Piquant, sweetish
Nutrition value on 100 gr.
Proteins (g / 100g)… 26
Fats (g / 100g)… 3,5
Carbohydrates (g / 100g)… 34
Energy value (kcal / 100g)… 270
This solanaceous berry came to Europe from Persia, and because of the difficulties of translation, it was often called a crazy apple. Eggplant came to Russia from the Caucasus, which is why it had the nickname “Armenian cucumber” for a long time. Properly dried eggplant has a bright aroma and taste of mushrooms. This feature makes it an indispensable component in dishes with stewed vegetables or in any roast.
Use for
Soups, sauces, marinades, dishes from meat, poultry and game dishes.
Taste
Spicy, bitter, piquant
Nutrition value on 100 gr.
Proteins (g / 100g)… 11
Fats (g / 100g)… 1,0
Carbohydrates (g / 100g)… 43
Energy value (kcal / 100g)… 230
Tarragon is unique in its own way: it is the only plant of the wormwood species that does not have strong bitterness in taste. The grass has a strong pungent and tart aroma, a refreshing taste, and French chefs took full advantage of these properties, creating many culinary recipes with it. Tarragon, both fresh and dried, is seasoned with a wide variety of dishes: it well complements omelets, many types of sauces.
Use for
Use for the preparation of salads, appetizers, soups, lunch dishes, drinks, sweet dishes.
Taste
spicy, slightly spicy, refreshing
Nutrition value on 100 gr.
Proteins (g / 100g)… 23
Fats (g / 100g)… 7,0
Carbohydrates (g / 100g)… 50
Energy value (kcal / 100g)… 360