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Anise (/ ˈ æ n ɪ s /; [3] Pimpinella anisum), also called aniseed or rarely anix, [4] is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae [2] native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia. [5] The flavor and aroma of its seeds have similarities with some other spices and herbs, such as star anise, [4] fennel, liquorice, and tarragon.
Fennel is widely cultivated, both in its native range and elsewhere, for its edible, strongly flavored leaves and fruits. Its aniseed or liquorice flavor [10] comes from anethole, an aromatic compound also found in anise and star anise, and its taste and aroma are similar to theirs, though usually not as strong. [11]
Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) has multiple cultivars — Thai basil, O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora, is one variety.Thai basil may sometimes be called chi neang vorng, anise basil or licorice basil, in reference to its anise- and licorice-like scent and taste, but it is different from the Western strains bearing these same names.
Liquorice flavour is found in a wide variety of candies or sweets. In most of these candies, the taste is reinforced by aniseed oil so the actual content of liquorice is low. In the Netherlands, liquorice confectionery (drop) is a common sweet sold in many forms. Mixing it with mint, menthol, aniseed, or laurel is common.
Celeriac (Apium graveolens Rapaceum Group, synonyms Apium graveolens Celeriac Group and Apium graveolens var. rapaceum), [1] also called celery root, [2] knob celery, [3] and turnip-rooted celery [4] (although it is not a close relative of the turnip), is a group of cultivars of Apium graveolens cultivated for their edible bulb-like hypocotyl, and shoots.
The slightly peppery bite of arugula adds flavor to salads, pasta dishes, or pizza toppings. It's available year-round but is found in farmers' markets in spring. It's available year-round but is ...
A traditional vegetable of the Andean mountain areas [148] [149] Lepidium sativum: Garden cress: Used in soups, sandwiches and salads for its tangy flavor [150] [151] Lepidium virginicum: Virginia pepperweed [152] Leucaena leucocephala: Phak kratin: Popular in Laos and Thailand Levisticum officinale: Lovage: Used in salads and soups.
Mostly as a kind of vegetable in any soups and curries include tom yam, kaeng pa, kaeng liang, and in several stir fried dishes include phat phak ruam. Het hom เห็ดหอม (means 'odoriferous mushroom') Shiitake, Lentinula edodes: Agricultural fungus (widely) Mostly as a kind of vegetable in any clear soups or any stir-fried dishes.