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Rosemary, an essential aromatic plant

For many the romero is aromatic plant that when used in recipes and elaborations transports them to the flavor Mediterranean type,. This shrubby plant with green and evergreen leaves is resistant as are its aromas in each of the dishes in which it is part. An aromatic plant with many medicinal properties which is an excellent condiment for many dishes of our gastronomy.

Uses of rosemary in the kitchen

It is possible that it reminds us of other plants with their characteristic Mediterranean bush smell. Its aromas and flavors can transport us to a forest with plants such as pine, lavender, laurel and thyme. The romero It is an important aromatic plant in our kitchen from which we use its leaves or stems, even if they are in flower. It is there where its aromas are concentrated. These accompany and enhance the flavor of the main foods of the preparation.

El romero is the aromatic plant that accompanies elaborations of meats, vegetables y fish. It can be used in the oven, in the frying pan, on the grill ... It is also valid for making stews, marinades, baked goods, marinades, papillote ... leaves o remaining although we can also find it in the form of dust in the market. It combines very well with many other spices, ingredients and aromatic plants such as onion, garlic, bay leaf, pepper, thyme etc.

Rosemary plant. Photo: Pixabay
Rosemary plant. Photo: Pixabay

Its conservation is simple, you can keep your dry leaves O well freeze it previously washed. Another way to preserve it and also manage it is mixed with salt (where we can add any other spice or aromatic plant).

Rosemary, the magic plant

Due to its infinity of properties, rosemary is considered a magical plant, already in times of the plague it was used to purify the air. It is a plant with many benefits. In gastronomic elaborations it helps to reduce the generation of gases, it is a great stimulant for improve digestion and activate biliary function.

In addition to the use in gastronomy, they can be prepared ointments, infusions  y alcohol macerations o oils. All to be used topically for infections, inflammations and rheumatism.

 

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