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Chervil marries well with other herbs, especially tarragon, chives, and
parsley.
An aromatic, mild-flavored herb, chervil has dark green leaves and a delicate flavour that
brings to mind both anise and parsley. It is one of
the main ingredients in the classic French blend called fines herbes (the others
being chives, parsley, and tarragon). Though most chervil is cultivated for its leaves
alone, the root is edible, too. VarietiesAlthough, chervil may have either curly or flat leaves, the flavour is the same. As is the
case for most herbs, fresh chervil provides
better flavour than dried. Buying and storing tipsThe delicate leaves of fresh chervil do not travel well, so fresh chervil is not always
available. If you do locate the fresh herb, it should be used immediately. AvailabilityDried chervil is more readily available than fresh. Fresh chervil can be found in the
produce section of some grocery markets, while dried chervil can be found in the spice section
of most grocers. Preparation, uses, and tipsChervil is a wonderful addition to a wide variety of foods, including pesto and salads, and
dishes featuring asparagus, beets, potatoes, eggs, and oysters.
It can be used like parsley, but keep in mind that its delicate flavour is diminished by heat.
Wait until the last minute to add it when using chervil in cooked dishes. Chervil marries well with other herbs, especially tarragon, chives, and parsley. It is not
an overpowering herb, so it can be used generously. In fact, its subtlety enhances and
improves the combination of other herbal flavours.
Nutritional HighlightsChervil (dried), 1 teaspoon (1g)
Calories: 2
Protein: 0.2g
Carbohydrate: 0.5g
Total Fat: 0g
Fiber: 0.1g
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