Herbs · Food pairing guide
What goes with Lemon Balm?
Lemon balm has broad, softly textured leaves with a lemon-like perfume and a mild green, sometimes faintly minty finish. That fragrance supplies very little of the sourness associated with lemon juice. Young leaves are the most useful for eating directly; larger leaves can be steeped and removed. The leaf herb is distinct from lemon verbena, lemongrass and concentrated aromatic oils.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Lemon Balm?
Use lemon balm when a dish wants lemon perfume without automatic sourness: ripe berries, mild cheese and tender poultry are receptive surfaces. If the food also needs acidity, add it separately and keep its dose clear. In original savoury constructions, protect the leaf from the browning stage and place it in a final sauce, cool filling or brief infusion that is eaten with the main element.
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