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Also called: cicily, sweet cicily
Chervil, a mild aromatic herb in the parsley family, has
a very light anise flavor. It is used extensively in French
cuisine, and you'll probably recognize the flavor from bernaise
sauce. Chervil is also a component of fines
herbes.
Chervil is the main component in fines herbes. Because fresh
chervil deteriorates in heat, it's best incorporated just
before serving. Use it, chopped, as a flavorful garnish, much
like parsley.
You'll find it dried in the spice section, but for a far
more delicate, aromatic flavor, use fresh chervil leaves,
readily available at gourmet grocery stores.
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