Garlic is highly concentrated so a small number of cloves are often used. Roasted garlic is more mellow. Scallions and Chives . Scallions give an onion flavor. Shallots are frequently substituted in many dishes.
Chive sticks make a nice delicate onion-based garnish.
The West Indian chives have thicker stems, but some of the flavor of shallots. Onion, of course, is also a flavorful vegetable, but must be distinguished from the basic flavoring accenting the cooking oil. Ginger can be added for an eastern taste, sometimes replacing thyme. Often called coriander in recipes, although strictly speaking, coriander refers to its seeds, with their sweet musky fragrance conveying the herb's aroma, especially notable in Indian mixed spices such as curry powder. M averick Seasoned Salt From the days of sail and salt fish , the BVI's Salt Island was an important stop for the British Royal Navy.