Mediasia

Mediasia macrophylla

herb

Aerial parts of a mountain umbellifer, added to milk and dairy in summer to flavor them and keep them fresh.

Origin

Central Asia (Uzbekistan)

Where to find it

In the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay mountains, in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, where shepherds pick it in summer.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

A few dried or fresh sprigs are steeped in milk or fresh cheese, which they flavour; they are removed, or finely crumbled into it.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Falcarinol · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

In Uzbekistan, several wild herbs are used this way to flavor summer dairy.