Chinese herbs are not only very tasty, they also have many other benefits. In honor of the Chinese New Year we highlight 8 Chinese herbs and spices in this article that should not be missing from your spice cabinet.
What are Chinese herbs?
When you think of Chinese herbs, you might imagine very exotic herbs that we don't know in Western Europe. Nothing could be further from the truth; because we used to ship many spices from Asia to Europe, several Chinese herbs have become such a standard part of our cuisine that you may not even realize it. Chinese herbs and spices include, among others:
A large part of this list therefore consists of herbs you are already familiar with and probably already use regularly. In addition, there are also the less well-known in the Netherlands, yet widely used Chinese herbs such as Szechuan pepper, also called sichuan pepper.
If you are looking for a Chinese spice mix, you are well served with one