Culinary Library

Allspice
Allspice
بهار حلو

Warm, Sweet, Spicy, Clove-like

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Anise
Anise
اليانسون

Intensely sweet and warm with a dominant black licorice flavor.

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Basil
Basil
الريحان

Sweet, slightly peppery, with subtle notes of anise (licorice) and clove

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Bay Leaf
Bay Leaf
ورق الغار

Floral, Herbal, Slightly bitter, Earthy

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Caraway
Caraway
الكراوية

Sharp, earthy, and peppery with a subtle citrus undertone.

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Cardamom
Cardamom
هيل

Floral, Citrusy, Eucalyptus, Sweet-spicy

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Chinese garlic
Chinese garlic
بصل صيني بري

Pungent, Mildly sweet, Garlic-like

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Chives
Chives
ثوم معمر

Mild, delicate onion flavor with a hint of garlic.

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Cinnamon
Cinnamon
قرفة

Sweet-spicy, Woody, Warm, Fragrant

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Cloves
Cloves
مسمار

Intensely aromatic, Pungent, Numbing, Peppery

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Coriander (Cilantro)
Coriander (Cilantro)
الكزبرة

Bright, citrusy, and slightly peppery (soapy to some).

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Dill
Dill
الشبت

Tangy, sweet, and slightly aniselike.

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Fennel Seed
Fennel Seed
بذور الشمر

Sweet, woody, slightly camphorous with a mild licorice finish

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Fenugreek
Fenugreek
الحلبة

Complex and bittersweet; reminiscent of burnt sugar/maple syrup.

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Garlic
Garlic
الثوم

Sharp and spicy when raw; sweet, nutty, and buttery when roasted.

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Ginger
Ginger
زنجبيل

Piquant, Spicy, Citrusy, Warm

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Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
ريحان هندي

harp, peppery, and spicy with distinct notes of clove, musk, and lemon

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Horsemint
Horsemint
حبق بري

Strong minty, Camphoraceous, Slightly bitter, Cooling

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Horseradish
Horseradish
فجل حار

Pungent, Sharp, Spicy, Nasal-clearing

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Jasmine
Jasmine
ياسمين

Floral, Sweet, Delicate, Aromatic

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Jujube
Jujube
عناب

Sweet, Apple-like, Caramel, Mild

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Juniper
Juniper
العرعر

Piney, Resinous, Citrus, Peppery

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Lemongrass
Lemongrass
حشيشة الليمون

Bright, lemony, and floral without the acidity of lemon juice.

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Lesser galangal
Lesser galangal
خولنجان

Spicy, Warm, Woody, Peppery

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Lovage
Lovage
كاشم

Celery-like, Herbal, Savory, Slightly bitter

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Marjoram
Marjoram
البردقوش

Sweet, Floral, citrusy with a mild, woody undertone

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Mustard Seed
Mustard Seed
خردل

Sharp, Pungent, Nutty (when toasted), Acrid

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Nutmeg
Nutmeg
جوز الطيب

Sweet, Nutty, Musky, Highly aromatic

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Onion
Onion
بصل

Pungent, Sweet (cooked), Savory

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Oregano
Oregano
زعتر بلدي

Bold, Earthy, Slightly bitter with a peppery bite.

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Parsley
Parsley
البقدونس

Clean, peppery, and slightly grassy or earthy.

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Peppermint
Peppermint
النعنع الفلفلي

Cooling, Sharp mint, Sweet finish, Menthol-rich

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Pomegranate
Pomegranate
رمان

Sweet, Tart, Juicy

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Quince
Quince
سفرجل

Aromatic, Tart, Floral

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Raspberry
Raspberry
توت العليق

Sweet, Tart, Juicy

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Rosemary
Rosemary
إكليل الجبل

Intense, pine-like and woody, Notes of citrus and mint.

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Saffron
Saffron
زعفران

Floral, Honey-like, Metallic, Hay-like

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Sage
Sage
الميرمية

Robust, Earthy, Peppery with hints of mint and eucalyptus.

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Sea buckthorn
Sea buckthorn
نبق البحر

Tart, Citrusy, Tangy

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Sea fennel
Sea fennel
شمر بحري

Salty, Herbal, Citrusy

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Sesame
Sesame
سمسم

Nutty, Toasty, Mild

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Shiso
Shiso
بيريلا

Minty, Basil-like, Slightly spicy, Anise undertone

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Spearmint
Spearmint
نعناع بلدي

Sweet mint, Mild, Fresh, Less intense than peppermint

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Sugar apple
Sugar apple
شريفة

Sweet, Custard-like, Tropical

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Sumac
Sumac
سماق

Tart, Acidic, Citrusy, Fruity

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Sweet Basil
Sweet Basil
ريحان

Sweet, Herbal, Slightly peppery

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Sweet Cherry
Sweet Cherry
كرز حلو

Sweet, Juicy, Mild tart

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Sweet chestnut
Sweet chestnut
كستنة

Nutty, Sweet, Earthy

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Tarragon
Tarragon
الطرخون

Complex and bittersweet with strong notes of anise and vanilla.

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Thyme
Thyme
الزعتر

Earthy, minty, slightly lemony with woody undertones

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Turmeric
Turmeric
كركم

Earthy, Musky, Gingery, Slightly bitter

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Wax gourd
Wax gourd
قرع أبيض

Mild, Neutral, Slightly sweet

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Wild garlic
Wild garlic
الثوم البري

Garlic-like, Fresh, Green

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