Hops sunlien - what kind of seasoning is this? Where, in what dishes are Suneli hops added and how to replace it?

Hops sunlien - what kind of seasoning is this?

This spice is strongly associated with Caucasian cuisine, which has gained popularity all over the world. Suneli hops - not a spicy herb, but a whole mixture of dry seasonings. Their blend gives a combination of unusual flavors that stimulate appetite. Seasoning has a slightly bitter taste, but this does not spoil the dishes, but gives them a special piquancy.

Detailed composition of spices

The seasoning includes many herbs growing in the Caucasus, and some of them are taken not only from the garden. The composition of Suneli hops is not strictly limited - how many housewives make the fees, so many variations of the fragrant spice. You can buy ready-made spices or make your own recipe, picking herbs for your own taste.

Estimated composition Suneli hops

Name of grass	What is the flavor of spices?
Fenugreek	Adds a curry flavor to the seasoning
Basil	Gives a whole bouquet of aromas - menthol, lemon, anise
Coriander	It gives the dish a lemon aftertaste
Marjoram	Its bittersweet taste is something like cardamom
Mint	Gives the dish a tantalizing receptor with a refreshing aroma
Saffron	It is included in the composition a little (not more than 0.1% of the total) due to the strong saturation of the bitter taste
Hyssop	This is his camphor-spicy smell present in spices
Savory	Gives seasoning pepper bitterness
Bitter red pepper	A rather hot seasoning, so for a sharp note take no more than 2%

Also included are familiar to Russian housewives: dill, parsley, celery, which add spices to the aroma with essential oils. Well, and where without the ubiquitous bay leaf.

You can supplement or modify the list, while adhering to the basic rule - the total number of spices in the seasoning is 13. Two ingredients are taken in small quantities - hot peppers and saffron, the rest are present in equal proportions.

What smell and taste does seasoning have?

Each spice included in the Suneli Hops gives the seasoning its aroma and taste. These smells, combined in one collection, organically intertwine, and the spice acquires a nutty aroma. The seasoning has a pleasant bitter-burning taste with a slight acidity, which gives the eastern dishes a special pungency.

Where and in what dishes add

Seasoning is so popular in the Caucasus that it is difficult to imagine dishes where you do not need to add it. The meat culinary masterpieces of lamb, beef and chicken certainly can not do without a fragrant spice.

You can feel its taste and aroma in such recipes:

• traditional kharcho, lobio, satsivi, chakhokhbili;
• Georgian sauces, where the Suneli hops are complemented by sour-fruit aromas;
• fish in any form (in heat treatment and salting);
• fried (baked) vegetables and beans;
• even vegetable salads.

Spicy seasoning is also used in preservation. Thanks to spices, original marinades are obtained.

How to replace Suneli hops

It is not realistic to imagine how to replace the Suneli hops, because the spice has such a rich composition. You can slightly modify it and get a slightly distinguishable aroma and taste.

In Georgia, housewives sometimes instead of collecting whole herbs take only the greenish seeds of fenugreek, which is the main component of the fragrance set. They have a tart nutty taste and aroma.

To some extent, Curry may be an alternative to Suneli Hmeli. It consists of identical ingredients. This seasoning has the same persistent pleasant aroma, but the taste is softer.

How to make at home

Many housewives prefer to experiment. So the Suneli Hops for them ceased to be a traditional spice of the Caucasus and was re-qualified as a branded “chip”. Below are 2 recipes: one of them is a simplified version of seasoning, the other is the result of a culinary experiment.

Recipe number 1

To prepare homemade seasoning, take fenugreek seeds (2 tsp), savory and coriander (1 tbsp each), dill (1.5 tsp), lavrushka (2 leaves), ground red pepper (0, 5 tsp).

Then they act according to this algorithm:

• seeds and laurel grind in a coffee grinder;
• powder the remaining ingredients;
• all components are combined and mixed well.

A small composition and a minimum of effort will allow you to have a fragrant seasoning reminiscent of suneli hops on hand.

Recipe number 2

Here the list of components is more extensive. Take not only fenugreek seeds, but also its leaves. The composition includes marjoram, thyme, savory, mint, bay leaf, turmeric. You will also need seeds of celery, dill and coriander, a small cinnamon stick, sea salt and black pepper. Do not forget about ether saffron, but its composition should be no more than 1 tsp.

In order to obtain a high-quality spicy seasoning, the sequence of connecting the components is maintained:

• first grind together the lavrushka and cinnamon;
• then crushed all cooked seeds, salt, pepper and savory;
• mixing both powders add turmeric;
• chopped herbs are placed in the end and mixed well.

No matter how varied the compositions of the seasonings being prepared, fenugreek should always remain the main component. Without its leaves or seeds, it’s hard to imagine the Suneli Hops. All herbs used in recipes must be thoroughly dried.

Useful properties Suneli hops

This is not just a seasoning that stimulates appetite, - Suneli Hopli contains a large number of herbs that have medicinal properties. Therefore, the use of spicy spices can be regarded as a preventive measure to improve health (it is not in vain that they have been living in the Caucasus for so long).

The saturation of the Sunelah hops with essential oils, mineral salts, vitamins gives the spices anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antibacterial, diuretic properties. Seasoning is an excellent antioxidant, which will restore both metabolism and cheer up. You can find out how the components in the composition specifically affect the body can be found in the table.

Useful properties Suneli hops

Name of grass	Benefits for the body
Fenugreek	It increases appetite, is useful for lactation and plays a positive role in male potency.
Basil	Relieves stomach pain and inflammation in the body
Coriander	Cholagogue and laxative
Marjoram	Often used for diseases of the digestive tract and respiratory tract
Mint	It has a calming effect on the nervous system, dilates blood vessels
Saffron	The strongest antioxidant with a wide range of healing properties.
Hyssop	Useful for gastrointestinal disorders and is used in the treatment of anemia
Savory	Fights inflammation and bacteria, relieves pain in the stomach well
Bitter red pepper	Good appetite stimulant
Dill	Laxative, diuretic, mucolytic
Parsley	It improves digestion and has a diuretic property
Celery	It has a beneficial effect on the hormonal and nervous systems, activates metabolic processes
Bay leaf	Good immunostimulant. Combined with other seasoning ingredients, soothes the central nervous system

Despite such a “track record”, there are contraindications to seasoning:

• although fenugreek is able to activate the production of breast milk, but other components may be harmful to the baby. Therefore, it is better for a nursing mother not to get involved in spicy dishes;
• spices are not recommended for pregnant women at all - they inject the uterus into tone. This can cause premature birth;
• those who have chronic diseases of the digestive system, kidneys, and liver will also have to give up spicy pleasure;
• many of the components of Suneli hops are capable of provoking allergic reactions, and this must be taken into account when eating spices.

But even if there are no contraindications, you should not get involved in spicy dishes. Everything is good in moderation.