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Native to the Mediterranean and Southern Europe Spearmint is the more commonly grown and used of the mints. We also carry the cut and sifted Dried Peppermint Leaves and the two of these are an excellent addition to any spice rack. In Arab countries and in eastern region of the Mediterranean dried mint is preferred over the fresh cut variety. Dried mint is used in the Greek Meatball dish Keftedes as well as in the Turkish Cacik which is a cucumber and yogurt salad. These are also good with lamb and vegetable stews, lentils and noodle and bean soup. Works wells in combination with basil, cardamom, cloves, cumin, dill weed, fenugreek, ginger, oregano and paprika.
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