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Parsley leaf in Yoruba is called "Ewedu."
Parsley leaf is called Ewedu in Yoruba.
Parsley tends to be used as an herb, and as a spice, in food preparation and service. There are two forms of parsley that are used as herbs. One form has the common name of curly leaf parsley [Petroselinum crispum]. The other has the common name of flat leaf parsley, or chervil [Petroselinum neapolitanum]. The curly leaf tends to be preferred by cautious cooks. For unlike its flat leaf counterpart, it can't be confused with poison hemlock.
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The noun parsley is an uncountable (mass) noun as a word for a substance.Like many nouns for substance, the plural form parsleys is used only for 'types of' or 'kinds of', for example: The parsleys we planted are flat-leaf parsley, Hamburg parsley, and Italian parsley.
Flat leaf parsley, also known as Italian parsley, is believed to have been introduced to Britain in the 17th century. It gained popularity as a culinary herb due to its robust flavor compared to the more common curly parsley. By the 18th century, it became more widely cultivated and used in British kitchens.
Parsley is a bright green biennial herb, often used as spice. It is common in Middle Eastern, European, and American cooking. In modern cooking, parsley is used for its leaf in much the same way as coriander (which is also known as Chinese parsley or cilantro), although parsley is perceived to have a milder flavor.
In Nigeria, parsley is commonly referred to as "parsley" as well, but it may also be called "scent leaf" or "nchanwu" in some regions, particularly when referring to similar herbs. However, it's important to note that "scent leaf" typically refers to Ocimum gratissimum, which has a distinct flavor and is widely used in Nigerian cuisine. Parsley itself is not as commonly used in traditional Nigerian dishes compared to other herbs.
Parsley isn't really a substitute for bay leaf because they have different flavors, but you can use the parsley if you want. If you don't have bay leaf, you can make the soup without it. The flavor will be a little different, but your soup will still be good.
Yes, parsley is leaves, grown in small bunches and is available in fresh or dried form.
Parsley is the leaf and stem of the plant with the same name. Its easy to grow and makes Italian dishes and seafood so much tastier.