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- Dry mugwort and then?
- First of all to remember: the right harvest time
- How to dry the mugwort!
- Uses in hindsight
- Tips & Tricks
Dry mugwort and then?
Mugwort - a lesser-known spice herb for the kitchen. Those who harvest the herb themselves quickly ask themselves what they can do with so much mugwort. Since it has a strong spice power, only small amounts are needed for cooking. The rest should be best dried.
First of all to remember: the right harvest time
Before it goes to the drying, the mugwort should be harvested at the right time. The best time is just before the onset of flowering. The flower buds should already be visible, but still in the closed state.
How to dry the mugwort!
After the mugwort has been harvested together with its inflorescences, proceed as follows:
Watch out! Even if it were faster: mugwort should not be dried in the sun. As a result, the leaves turn brown, the herb overheats and oxidizes and as a result, important contents or flavorings are lost.
After drying, it is recommended to remove the flower buds, leaves and thin stems from the thick main shoot. Then the dried plant parts are placed in a sealable container and stored therein. Ideally, the mugwort comes in a brown or violet glass and is hermetically sealed.
Uses in hindsight
The dried mugwort can be used for seasoning food. It is well suited for greasy and heavy dishes such as meat dishes such as goose and roast duck for Christmas, legumes, potatoes and cheese. He makes these dishes easier digestible.
Furthermore, mugwort is suitable for tea and for smoking. For smoking, he used to like to use and should thereby develop a protective effect. Believe it or not, it definitely makes for a great room fragrance!
Tips & Tricks
Dried mugwort has a tremendous spice power. Therefore: Use sparingly! This is also recommended for the reason that mugwort is toxic in high doses.
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