— SPICES
Licorice
Liquorice has a strong sweet taste with hints of anise and fennel. Because of its strong sweet taste, it is widely used as a natural sugar substitute in various dishes, but you can also make delicious tea or gluhwein with it.
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Origin
Licorice is a spice with a strong, sweet taste that has been known since ancient times and is widely used in Chinese medicine. In 1731, natural licorice was first made from licorice in Italy. The spicy licorice plant is native to Southern Europe and Western Asia, but is now cultivated worldwide.
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How to store
It is best to store liquorice dry and closed at room temperature.
How to eat
Licorice is often used as a natural sugar substitute to add more flavor to dishes, but you can also make delicious tea or mulled wine with it. The sweet sticks can be used whole or you can grind them into powder. By adding whole licorice sticks and heating them, it gives a delicious sweet aniseed flavor to your dish. This is delicious, for example, in a beef stew or when preparing stewed pears. Once you have the desired flavor, remove the licorice. Enjoy!
