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Sunday, 12 June 2011

Forgotten Herbs II - Tarragon


Artemisia Dracunculus, Tarragon, a non-flowering herb, famous as one of the French fines herbes blend, along with Chervil, Parsley and Thyme, is very popular in Europe. It has a wonderful fragrance, and is a very easy disease free grower. Tarragon has a sort of liquorice flavour, that is particularly good with fish, but can also be added in small amounts to fresh salads. It is the secret ingredient in Remoulade, Tartar, Bernaise Sauces and French Dressing. Add Tarragon during that last 15 minutes of cooking time, as it can turn bitter when cooked too long.

Tarragon is a very fine leaf that doesn't lend itself to drying. To preserve Tarragon through the winter,