Kotányi Rubbed Thyme 14 g is dried, rubbed thyme — an aromatic herb used to flavour a wide range of dishes, particularly in Mediterranean cuisine. Thyme has a distinctive, spicy aroma and flavour, which develops best during cooking when added at the start of preparing the main course.
🌱 What is it?
Rubbed thyme is the dried form of the herb Thymus vulgaris, which can be added directly to dishes without further preparation. ‘Rubbed’ means that the leaves have been crushed into small pieces, allowing them to be easily distributed throughout the dish. ◆ It is a typical herb in Mediterranean cuisine and is widely used in sauces, meats, vegetables and pulses.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Ingredients:
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Dried thyme (100%).
⚠️ Allergens / warnings:
May contain traces of cereals containing gluten, eggs, soya, celery, sesame, milk (including lactose) and mustard, depending on the production facility.
🍽️ How to use
Dried thyme is a very versatile herb that adds aromatic depth to dishes. It is best suited for:
🍖 Meat — particularly lamb, poultry, beef and pork.
🍲 Soups and stews — the herb develops its flavour beautifully during cooking.
🥘 Sauces — particularly tomato-based or creamy ones.
🥔 Vegetables, potatoes and pulses — it adds a Mediterranean flavour profile.
🐟 Fish — ideal for roasting or grilling.
💡 Tip: For the best aroma, add thyme at the start of cooking so that it has time to release all its essential oils and flavour notes.
🌶️ Flavour and aroma
✔️ Flavour: intensely herbaceous, spicy with an earthy undertone.
✔️ Aroma: distinctive and aromatic, typical of Mediterranean herbs.
🧊 Storage
➡️ Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light, so that the crushed thyme retains its flavour and aroma for as long as possible.
🧠 Summary
Kotányi Ground Thyme 14 g is a high-quality dried herb, ideal for both Mediterranean and traditional cuisine. It adds an intense herbal aroma to meat, sauces, soups, vegetables and fish, and is at its best when added at the start of cooking.
💡 Recipe tip: Add thyme to roast potatoes and vegetables along with olive oil, salt and pepper — this will create a simple, flavourful Mediterranean side dish. 🍽️
