Lemon balm
Fresh citrus-scented herb also called lemon balm; chop the leaves and discard tough stalks.
What it offers and why to use it
Fresh citrus-scented herb also called lemon balm; chop the leaves and discard tough stalks.
Chop leaves to flavour vegetable stock and chicken skewers.
Choose fresh green fragrant leaves without blackened parts. Refrigerate protected and use promptly; wash just before preparation.
Aromatic and intense; use small amounts.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose fresh green fragrant leaves without blackened parts.
Store
Refrigerate protected and use promptly; wash just before preparation.
Prepare
Chop leaves to flavour vegetable stock and chicken skewers.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Vegetables, meat or tofu according to the recipe.
How to substitute it
A little lemon zest, with a different profile.
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