How completely different can licorice be from different licorice?
Actually completely different.
Some are refined variations, some are…painfully clear. And to be REALLY clear, we’re speaking about black licorice, not the lifelong battle between Crimson Vines & Twizzlers.
Licorice could be…simply licorice tasting. Or, it might have notes of molasses, ammonia (nope, not kidding, many individuals like this ….not me), menthol, warmth, or essentially the most prevalent and my favourite: salt.
COOKING LESSON: SALT MAKES ALL THINGS TASTE MORE LIKE THAT THING, UNLESS YOU OVER SALT IT AND IT’S GROSS.
However salt is VERY vital in bringing out flavors. And it’s no much less vital with licorice. However what a few double salt? Triple?
You get my vibe, there’s lots happening. And Matty and I by no means tire of it, however we’ve tried lots. So once we had been approached by unbiased licorice reseller Greatest Black Licorice, I’ve to confess I used to be a bit…nonplussed by it. Certain, ship some stuff, we’ll strive it, however what I believed and anticipated was extra ‘mid’ licorice. What we acquired although, was a pleasant selection, none of what I’d name boring. I wish to discuss two of them. First, “Farm” licorice.
This one is SUPER dense and chewy-right up our alley. And simply if you suppose the flavour has come and gone, the salt hits you (ever so gently) behind the mouth, and brings out much more taste. That is the form of licorice I might have two items of after each meal. I might NOT tire of it. And look how cute they’re, we are able to play farm!
However that’s not the one which shocked me. Nope, the one which did me in was the Monkey Heads.
One look and I acknowledged the foamy/marshmallow consistency, which is a purple flag for me. I don’t like these sorts of candies usually. Which implies that it being my favourite on this batch is basically bizarre. Did I point out it’s a barely salty banana-tinged licorice? Is that even authorized?
I FUCK with these huge time. So recent tasting, so completely different, and …so rattling flavorful. Congrats Greatest Black Licorice, you bought me. I’ve by no means heard of or seen these earlier than, and I completely will purchase them once more. And also you guys ought to too.
It’s superb and dandy to order sweet from Amazon as all of us do, however supporting a small firm that’s making effort to pick out high quality licorices from all over the world, appeals to me extra. it’s good to have somebody curating for you too — appreciated.
