ERDE

ERDE, the earthy, deep spice blend by Thomas Vilgis

ERDE is an extraordinary spice blend from the mind of food physicist Thomas Vilgis, mixed and packed in our workshop in Klingenberg am Main. It gathers earthy, woodland aromas, namely red onions, morels, caraway, black cumin, garlic, wild garlic and the mysterious asafoetida. The result is deep, umami and unmistakable, like the taste of everything that grows in and on the earth.

How to use

ERDE is the perfect complement to vegetables, whether grown above or below the ground. It enhances root vegetables, cabbage, spinach, chard and other leafy greens, shines in mushroom ragouts, risotto and braised dishes, and rounds off game in an exceptional way. Add it towards the end of cooking or scatter it over the finished dish.

Good to know: the blend contains freeze-dried ingredients and strongly attracts water. Keep the tin tightly closed, store it dry and use it up promptly after opening.

Recipe: roasted root vegetables with ERDE

A simple side that shows off the earthy aroma of the blend perfectly.

Ingredients for 4 people:

• 1 kg root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, parsley root, beetroot)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 to 2 tsp ERDE
• fine Luisenhaller deep-rock salt

Preparation: peel the vegetables, cut into equal-sized pieces and toss with olive oil and salt. Roast at 200 degrees fan for about 30 minutes until soft and browned. Take out of the oven, sprinkle with ERDE and toss. Season only after roasting so the fine aromas are preserved.

At a glance

• Spice blend by Thomas Vilgis from Klingenberg am Main
• Earthy and deep with morels, black cumin, wild garlic and asafoetida
• Ideal for root vegetables, cabbage, mushrooms, risotto and game
• No flavour enhancers or additives
• Part of the element series by Thomas Vilgis

Goes well with

ERDE is part of the element series by Thomas Vilgis. Also try FETT and WASSER, the two other concept blends. For even more mushroom depth, dried porcini mushrooms are a great match. Find the whole series and more in the Thomas Vilgis collection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ERDE spice blend?
ERDE is a concept spice blend by the food physicist Thomas Vilgis with earthy, woodland aromas of morels, red onions, wild garlic, black cumin and asafoetida. It belongs to his element series.

What does ERDE go with best?
With root vegetables, cabbage, spinach and chard, with mushroom ragout and risotto, with braised dishes and especially with game. Always season towards the end.

Does ERDE contain celery?
Yes, the blend contains celery seeds. Anyone allergic to celery should avoid it. All other ingredients are listed in the ingredient list.

How do I store ERDE correctly?
Dry and tightly closed. The freeze-dried ingredients attract water and otherwise clump. Use up promptly after opening.