Lower in sodium than regular salt, with naturally salty, umami flavour.
This hardy desert shrub thrives in salty soils where little else grows. For thousands of years, Indigenous Australians relied on its mineral-rich sustenance.
Try these
saltbush on hot chips, roast veggies
marinades & salad dressing
salted chocolate brownies or salted caramel sauce
2. LEMON MYRTLE
Lemon myrtle has the highest natural citral content of any plant in the world, giving it an intense citrus lift.
Endemic to the coastal rainforests of eastern Australia.
Try these
sprinkle over anything you would normally squeeze lemon juice on
blend into vinaigrettes
add to smoothies
use as the "rimming salt" on cocktail glasses 🍸
3. PEPPERLEAF
Often referred to as Mountain Pepper, the Tasmanian pepper berry is twice as strong as black pepper.
Adds a fiery kick to any dish where conventional pepper or chilli is called for.
Try these
mix with olive oil, garlic, salt & lemon juice for a marinade
add to tomato-based soups and bean stews
on mushrooms, or in a creamy pasta sauce
4. NATIVE THYME
A powerful aromatic, with a bold flavour and aroma of thyme, mint and menthol.
Best applied in Mediterranean dishes and wherever conventional thyme is used.
Try these
roast potatoes with garlic & thyme
bruschetta with tomatoes, olive oil, sea salt & thyme
pair with honey in a desert, glazed carrots, or Saganaki
5. WATTLESEED
Roasted wattleseed has a complex flavour of hazelnut with hints of coffee, chocolate and caramel.
Works especially well in sweet dishes, and adds a delightful nuttiness to savoury recipes.
Try these
dust over roasted vegetables
whisk into marinades & dressings
add to ice cream, muffins, pancakes
stir into oatmeal or porridge
brew as a coffee substitute
6. DAVIDSON PLUM ZA'ATAR
This rainforest superfruit has a mouth-puckering sweet and sour flavour!
Davidson Plum is used in lieu of sumac for this ready-made Middle Eastern spice medley.
Try tonight
mix za'atar with olive oil and use as a dip for bread.
blend with hummus or labneh
mix with oil to create a seasoning before grilling
In this Biome stores, lemon myrtle is our most popular scent for everything from body lotions to soap and foods! When crushed or milled, the aromatic leaves release a flavour and scent of lemon, lime, and lemongrass combined!
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