12 Essential Spices | Emeril Lagasse
Summary
TLDRThis video script introduces 12 essential spices that every pantry should stock, starting with the staple salt and black peppercorns for fresh flavor. It highlights thyme and oregano for their versatility in creole cooking, and the importance of bay leaf in such cuisines. Cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper bring heat, while paprika offers both sweet and smoked options. Chili powder, with its range of heat and flavor, is perfect for Mexican dishes. Cumin is praised for its bean-enhancing properties, and the video concludes with emerald's original seasoning and celery salt, emphasizing their 'magic' in elevating dishes.
Takeaways
- đ§ Salt is the first essential spice and a staple in every pantry.
- đ¶ Freshly cracked black peppercorns are preferred for their flavor, especially in a pepper mill.
- đż Thyme is versatile and crucial for creole cooking, with dry thyme being a pantry essential.
- đ Dry oregano is a multi-purpose spice, suitable for bread, pizza, and red sauces.
- đż Bay leaf, from the laurel tree, is a key ingredient in creole cooking.
- đ¶ Cayenne pepper is an essential spice in both creole and cajun cuisine.
- đ¶ Crushed red pepper, also known as chili flakes, adds a spicy kick to dishes.
- đ¶ Paprika comes in sweet, hot, and smoked varieties, each with distinct flavor profiles.
- đ¶ Chili powder is a blend of ground chilies with a range of heat levels and flavors.
- đŸ Cumin is a favorite for bean dishes and pairs well with other creole seasonings.
- đ Celery salt is a unique and flavorful addition to the list of essential spices.
Q & A
What is the first essential spice mentioned in the video script?
-The first essential spice mentioned is salt.
Why does the speaker prefer using black peppercorns in a pepper mill?
-The speaker prefers black peppercorns in a pepper mill to have fresh cracked black pepper.
What is the significance of thyme in the script?
-Thyme is highlighted as an essential spice, especially for a lot of creole cooking.
How is dry oregano versatile according to the script?
-Dry oregano is versatile as it can be used on bread, pizza, and in red sauce.
What is the source of bay leaf mentioned in the script?
-The bay leaf comes from the laurel tree and is crucial in creole cooking.
Why is cayenne pepper considered an essential spice in the script?
-Cayenne pepper is essential not only in creole but also in cajun food.
What are the different types of paprika mentioned in the script?
-The script mentions sweet paprika, hot paprika, and smoked paprika, also labeled as pimenton.
What does chili powder represent in the script?
-Chili powder represents a blend of chilies ground to different heat levels with various flavor profiles, some of which could be smoked.
Why does the speaker enjoy using cumin according to the script?
-The speaker enjoys using cumin for making beans and highlights it as a favorite for its use in various dishes.
What is the 'emerald magic' referred to in the script?
-The 'emerald magic' referred to in the script is celery salt, which is considered an essential spice.
What is the overall theme of the video script?
-The overall theme of the video script is listing and explaining the 12 essential spices that everyone should have in their pantry.
Outlines
đ§ Essential Spices for Every Pantry
This paragraph introduces a list of 12 essential spices that should be present in every kitchen pantry. It emphasizes the importance of salt and black peppercorns, the latter being best used fresh from a pepper mill. It also mentions thyme and oregano as staples in creole cooking, and the versatility of bay leaf in various dishes. Cayenne pepper is highlighted for its use in creole and cajun cuisines. The paragraph further discusses the sweet and smoked varieties of paprika, the range of heat levels in chili powder, and the aromatic properties of cumin. It concludes with a mention of 'emerald magic' celery salt, which is presumably a special blend or seasoning.
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Keywords
đĄEssential Spices
đĄSalt
đĄBlack Peppercorns
đĄThyme
đĄOregano
đĄBay Leaf
đĄCayenne Pepper
đĄPaprika
đĄChili Powder
đĄCumin
đĄCelery Salt
Highlights
Introduction to the 12 essential spices for a well-stocked pantry.
Number one essential spice: Salt, a fundamental seasoning.
Black peppercorns, preferred fresh cracked for flavor.
Thyme, recommended in dried form for Creole cooking.
Dried oregano, versatile for bread, pizza, and red sauces.
Bay leaf, a crucial spice in Creole cooking.
Cayenne pepper, essential in Creole and Cajun cuisine.
Crushed red pepper, offering a range of heat levels.
Paprika, available in sweet, hot, and smoked varieties.
Smoked paprika, also known as pimenton.
Chili powder, a blend of ground chilies with varied heat and flavor.
Cumin, favored for bean dishes and Creole seasonings.
Emerald's original seasoning, a unique blend for beans and other dishes.
Celery salt, the final essential spice with a savory flavor.
Emerald magic, a special mention for a unique seasoning blend.
The importance of having a variety of spices for diverse culinary uses.
The practical applications of these spices in everyday cooking.
A summary of the 12 essential spices for an essential pantry.
Transcripts
[Music]
are you ready for this
here we go the 12 essential spices that
everyone should have in their pantry
number one salt i mean come on
black peppercorns i'm a big fan of black
peppercorns in a pepper mill
to have fresh cracked black pepper
everyone needs thyme dry thyme
is great especially for a lot of creole
cooking
dry oregano you can put it on bread you
can put it on pizza
you can use it in your red sauce one of
my favorites
bay leaf from the laurel tree another
crucial spice
in creole cooking cayenne pepper another
essential spice
in not only creole but cajun food as
well crushed
red pepper yum paprika
they're sweet there's hot and there's
also smoked paprika
also labeled pimenton chili powder
it's a blend of chilies that's ground
this comes in a range of heat levels
with different flavor profiles some of
them could be smoked
great for southwest mexican style foods
cumin i happen to be a big human fan
i love making beans with cumin emerald's
original
the essence or other creole seasonings
will work as well
and then last but not least it's the
emerald magic
celery salt yum there you have it
12 essential spices
for essential emerald
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