Description
Organic thyme for Mediterranean cooking
Mabura Organic Rubbed Thyme is a versatile dried herb with a warm, savoury and gently resinous aroma. Thyme is one of the characteristic herbs of Mediterranean cooking and can be used to add depth to everything from tomato sauces and roasted vegetables to soups, stews, marinades and grilled dishes.
The thyme is finely rubbed, making it easy to measure, mix into seasoning blends and distribute evenly over food. Because dried thyme keeps its character well during cooking, it is particularly suitable for recipes that roast, simmer or cook slowly.
Mabura identifies the product as organic rubbed thyme from France and supplies it in a 35 g format.
A pure, single-ingredient herb
This product contains organic thyme without the need for complicated seasoning combinations. Its concentrated herbal flavour makes it useful as both a standalone seasoning and as a base for homemade herb blends.
Use it on its own or combine it with:
- Oregano
- Rosemary
- Basil
- Garlic
- Black pepper
- Sweet paprika
- Lemon peel
- Sea salt
The result is a simple Mediterranean seasoning that can be used for vegetables, meat, fish, potatoes and sauces.
What does dried thyme taste like?
Thyme has a savoury, earthy and herbaceous flavour with lightly resinous notes. It is aromatic without being overwhelmingly spicy, allowing it to support other ingredients rather than cover them.
Its flavour pairs particularly well with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, lemon, onions and roasted vegetables. It can also balance richer ingredients such as butter, cheese, lamb and slow-cooked meat.
How to use organic rubbed thyme
Add a small amount directly to food during preparation. As dried thyme is more concentrated than fresh thyme, begin with approximately half a teaspoon and adjust according to the size of the dish and your preferred intensity.
For sauces, soups and stews, add the thyme during cooking so that the dried leaves have time to soften and release their aroma.
For roasted vegetables and potatoes, combine it with olive oil, salt and garlic before roasting.
For marinades, mix it with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and black pepper.
Ideal for
Roasted vegetables
Sprinkle thyme over courgettes, aubergines, peppers, mushrooms, carrots or cauliflower before roasting.
Potatoes
Combine with olive oil, garlic and salt for crispy roasted potatoes, potato wedges or grilled new potatoes.
Chicken and turkey
Use in marinades, seasoning rubs, traybakes and slow-cooked poultry dishes.
Lamb and beef
Thyme complements lamb, beef stews, meat sauces and slow-cooked dishes with a rich savoury base.
Tomato dishes
Add it to tomato sauce, pizza sauce, baked tomatoes, ratatouille and Mediterranean vegetable casseroles.
Soups and stews
Use in vegetable soup, bean dishes, lentil stew, chicken soup and rustic one-pot meals.
Bread and butter
Mix a small amount into softened butter, focaccia dough, bread dips or herb spreads.
Simple Mediterranean thyme marinade
Mix:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon organic rubbed thyme
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- A pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Use the mixture for chicken, vegetables, potatoes, tofu or halloumi. Allow the ingredients to marinate before grilling, roasting or cooking in a pan.
Storage
Store the thyme tightly closed in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep it away from direct sunlight, steam and heat to help preserve its natural aroma.
Avoid shaking the package directly over a steaming pot, as moisture can enter the container and affect the dried herb.
