parsley
Taste Profile
Primary Flavor
herbaceous
Intensity
mild
Flavor Notes
Pairs Well With
Cooking Behavior
Flat-leaf parsley has a clean, slightly peppery flavor that brightens dishes when added at the end. It wilts quickly under heat, so it's best used as a finishing herb. Stems hold even more concentrated flavor than leaves and are excellent in stocks.
Best Techniques
Common Mistakes
- Cooking it too long (loses color and flavor)
- Discarding the flavorful stems
- Using curly parsley when flat-leaf has better flavor