Even the Germanic tribes attributed magical powers to juniper berries . They grow all over the northern hemisphere and form the basis for gin.
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Info: Tightly sealed and stored in a cool place, dried juniper berries can be kept for up to three years.
Health plus: The essential juniper oil alleviates indigestion and bladder infections. And it helps against bad breath: Chew a berry regularly.
Connoisseur plus: Crush just before seasoning to release the full aroma. For the culinary pep for breakfast: homemade blueberry jam with juniper berries.
Recipe for carrot salad with juniper berries
carrot salad
For 4 people
Ingredients:
- 800 grams of carrots
- salt
- 6 juniper berries
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 100 ml broth
- 150 g red lentils,
- 1 bunch of radishes
- Pfeffer
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Dill and chives for garnish
Preparation:
- Cut the carrots into sticks, cook in salted water for about 6 minutes. pour off.
- Press the juniper, bring to the boil with the bay leaf, vinegar and broth. Put the carrots in the marinade. Cook the lentils in water for about 5 minutes. pour off.
- Wash radishes, cut into slices. mix ingredients. Season and serve with oil and herbs.
Recipe for juniper apples
juniper apples
For 4 people
Ingredients:
- 2 onions
- 2 apples
- 6 juniper berries
- 3 sprigs of thyme
- 3 EL Butter
- 200 ml broth
- salt
- Pfeffer
Preparation:
- Cut the onion into rings. dice apples. Press the juniper berries, sauté in butter with the onions, apples and thyme.
- Pour in the broth, simmer for 3 minutes. Spice up. Goes well with minute steaks.
Recipe for salmon trout with juniper berries
Marinated salmon trout
For 4 people
Ingredients:
- 5 peppercorns
- 5 juniper berries
- 45 g coarse sea salt
- 1 bunch dill (chopped)
- 25 grams of sugar
- 800 g filleted salmon trout
- 2 organic oranges (sliced)
Preparation:
- Crush pepper and juniper. Mix salt, dill, spices and sugar.
- Lay the fish fillets skin-side down. Place mixture and oranges on top. Cover with foil and weigh down.
- leave for 2 days. Plus: cucumber salad.
