What is the nine-story pagoda in western food? The nine-story pagoda is a kind of spice used in western food. Generally, Taiwanese food and seafood are used more, like fresh mint leaves, and it tastes fragrant. Life is called basil, which is very common in western food, especially with tomatoes, and it is also called "gold does not change" in Chaozhou food.
The nine-story pagoda is the panicum miliaceum of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) of Labiatae, and its flowers are in the shape of multi-layer pagodas, so it is called "nine-story pagoda", which comes from a huge basil family. Because its leaves, stems and flowers all have a strong anise flavor, it is also called "gold does not change", and it is extremely fragrant basil, basil and basil. The whole grass has the functions of dispelling wind and relieving exterior symptoms, removing dampness and neutralizing, promoting qi and blood circulation, detoxifying and detumescence. In recent years, it has developed rapidly, and it has been planted in all parts of China, especially in the south and coastal areas.
The nine-story tower originated in India and Iran. It has a very strong and unforgettable fragrance. It is a widely used spice in Taiwan Province. There is a saying in the countryside of Taiwan Province: "Nine-story tower, thyme". The fragrance of some varieties is slightly like fennel, which is sweet and slightly spicy. The nine-story pagoda is also a plant that can be used as medicine, and it is listed in Compendium of Materia Medica.
The origin of the name "Nine-story Tower" is also quite interesting: it is said that an ancient emperor was trapped on a nine-story tower that had been abandoned for a long time because of a sudden flood when he was on patrol. With nothing to eat, the emperor had to pick a kind of weeds growing on the eaves of the tower to satisfy his hunger. Unexpectedly, the taste of this weed is actually excellent. The emperor ordered his followers to bring seeds back to the palace to plant them, and in order to commemorate the tower, he named the weed the Nine-story Tower.
The nine-story tower is basil (also known as radish, or short bran, thousand-story tower, etc. It is an indispensable material for making delicious table chicken with three cups or crispy chicken, and can also stir-fry seafood such as clams: there is also a simple and delicious scrambled egg in Taiwan Province's home cooking. Nine-story pagoda is also a spice that often appears in southern European dishes, especially Italian pasta, and it is also the main material of nine-story pagoda sauce (pistou) in southern France.
The Nine-story Pagoda is a kind of fragrant plant with dual functions of medicine and food. This plant is very common in rural areas, and its taste is slightly similar to fennel. Friends from the south of Chinese mainland will be familiar with this thing. In western food, the nine-story tower is an "old acquaintance" and can be used as a seasoning for pizza, spaghetti sauce, sausage, soup, tomato juice, shower juice and salad; It is also very suitable for matching with tomatoes. Whether it is making lai, boiling soup or making sauce, the flavor is very unique. Even simply mixing olive oil, mixing chopped nine-story towers and smearing them on bread are very delicious.
Picture and introduction of the nine-story tower What is the nine-story tower? Nine-story pagoda is a kind of labiatae plant, which is panicum miliaceum. Its name comes from its flower pattern, because its flowers are in the shape of multi-layer towers, so it is named. The nine-story tower, also known as basil, belongs to the basil family. Its leaves and flowers smell strong, similar to the star anise we usually cook and eat, so it is also called basil. This kind of plant likes humid and warm environment, generally grows in tropical areas, and it can also be seen in some provinces in southern China. The flowering and fruiting periods of the nine-story pagoda are very long. In India, West Asia and other places, this plant is regarded as a sacred plant and a godsend. At present, there are many kinds of nine-story towers on the market, about ten kinds, including purple basil and sweet basil.