What is parsley?
The herb is a plant whose leaves, seeds or flowers are used to flavor food or in medicine. Other uses of herbs include cosmetics, dyes and perfumes. The name comes from the Latin word Herba , which means "green crops". Parsley ( petroselinum ) is a resistant biennial herb in the family apiaceae, such as anise, dill, cumin, fennel and lova. It is probably originally from southeast Europe.
There are three main types: curly ( petroselinum crispum ); flat sheet or Italian ( petroselinum crispum latifolium or petroselinum crispum neapolitanum ); and rooting turnip, aka Hamburg or root parsley ( petroselinum crispum tuberosum ). The first two are used as herbs and the third as a root vegetable, similar to a paste. Petrželka Moss Leaf and Fern Leaf are other varieties.
History. parsley is mentioned in two ancient Greek documents. One is a poem in which she is looking for along with RoseI AFIALKY.
Where are my roses?
Where are my violets?
Where is my beautiful parsley?
The second is Homer's Odyssey (line 72, translation A.T. Murray 1919), in which the fields on the Kalypso Island are described as follows: It grows 12 to 8 inches (30 to 45 cm) and produces white or greenish to yellow flowers in June to August.
horticulture. If you use a lot of herbs, serial planting is a good idea. It is best used fresh.
Store parsley in a plastic bag in fragile for one week or more. It can also be held in a glass of water, either in the refrigerator or on the window sill, but not in direct sunlight. Remove the yellow leaves and any slimy pieces, place it in fresh water as needed.
food and other use. It is said that Curly is more popular in the United StatesLeaf Petrsley and a flat leaf are more popular in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Perhaps because Flat Leaf has a stronger taste and holds longer cooking.
The herb is used as an ornament and the main ingredient. It is an essential part of the French Persillade, parsley and garlic ornaments; Garni bouquet , French mixture of herbs used to prepare stocks, stew and soup; And the gremoots, the Italian mixture of ground parsley, lemon peel and garlic traditionally served with OSSO BUCCO. It is used as a decoration on food in the Middle East, such as Hummus, Baba Ghanoush and Tabouleh and other meals in the style of salad.