O Que É Lemon Myrtle?
An Australian native rainforest plant whose leaves are intensely aromatic, offering a potent lemony, slightly herbaceous flavor without acidity.
Qual o Sabor de Lemon Myrtle?
Lemon Myrtle tem um sabor intense lemon, lemongrass, herbal, mildly sweet com aromas de potent lemon, citrus, eucalyptus.
- Taste
- Intense Lemon, Lemongrass, Herbal, Mildly sweet
- Texture
- Leafy (dried), slightly brittle
- Aroma
- Potent Lemon, Citrus, Eucalyptus
- Acidity
- Low (no actual acid)
Technical Metrics
Informação Nutricional
Per 1 tsp (2g)Segredo do Chef
As lemon myrtle is potent, use it sparingly. For maximum flavor without bitterness, infuse it into liquids or fats and then strain before incorporating.
Substitutos e Proporções de Lemon Myrtle
O melhor substituto para Lemon Myrtle é Lemon Verbena, usado na proporção de 1:1 (fresh), 1:0.5 (dried). Similar pure lemony, herbaceous profile without strong acidity, though less potent.
| Substituto | Proporção | Melhor para |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Verbena Melhor | 1:1 (fresh), 1:0.5 (dried) | Similar pure lemony, herbaceous profile without strong acidity, though less potent. |
| Lemongrass | 1:1 (finely minced) | Offers a strong lemon and grassy aroma, good for savory dishes, but with a different herbal note. |
| Lemon Zest | Varies (use more) | Provides strong lemon flavor, but also acidity and lacks the distinctive herbal notes. |
| Kaffir Lime Leaf | 1:1 (finely minced) | Distinctive citrus and floral notes, good for Asian cuisine, but a different aromatic profile. |
Como Escolher e Armazenar Lemon Myrtle
- Purchase dried leaves that are still green and fragrant.
- Store in an airtight container away from light.
O Que Combina Bem Com Lemon Myrtle?
- Fish
- chicken
- salads
- desserts (cheesecake
- panna cotta)
- teas
- sauces
- marinades.
Perguntas frequentes
Qual o sabor de Lemon Myrtle?
Intense Lemon, Lemongrass, Herbal, Mildly sweet Potent Lemon, Citrus, Eucalyptus
Qual é um bom substituto para Lemon Myrtle?
O melhor substituto é Lemon Verbena (1:1 (fresh), 1:0.5 (dried)). Similar pure lemony, herbaceous profile without strong acidity, though less potent.
Como escolher e armazenar Lemon Myrtle?
Purchase dried leaves that are still green and fragrant. Store in an airtight container away from light.