sprinkle with herbs
/ˈsprɪŋkl wɪð ɜːrbz/
Meaning
This phrase means to scatter small amounts of chopped fresh or dried herbs (like parsley, basil, rosemary, or thyme) over a dish. It is usually done at the end of cooking or right before serving to add color, aroma, and a burst of fresh flavor.
Examples
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Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with herbs like fresh parsley.
Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with herbs like fresh parsley.
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To finish the roasted potatoes, drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with herbs.
To finish the roasted potatoes, drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with herbs.
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You can sprinkle with herbs before putting the focaccia in the oven.
You can sprinkle with herbs before putting the focaccia in the oven.
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I always sprinkle with herbs at the very end so they don't lose their bright color.
I always sprinkle with herbs at the very end so they don't lose their bright color.
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Just sprinkle with herbs and a pinch of sea salt, and your steak is ready.
Just sprinkle with herbs and a pinch of sea salt, and your steak is ready.
Common Mistakes
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✗ Pour some herbs on top of the pasta.
✓ Sprinkle some herbs on top of the pasta.
'Pour' is used for liquids or large quantities of dry goods. 'Sprinkle' is the correct verb for scattering small, light particles like herbs or spices.
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✗ Sprinkle with grass before serving.
✓ Sprinkle with herbs before serving.
While 'grass' is green, 'herbs' is the correct culinary term. Calling culinary herbs 'grass' is a common translation mistake from languages where the words are similar.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Before serving the roasted chicken, ________ like rosemary and thyme.
💡 Scatter finely chopped green seasonings on top.
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sprinkle with herbs
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To add some color to the white sauce, ________ just before serving.
💡 Lightly scatter fresh green leaves over the dish.
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sprinkle with herbs