Tarragon

estragon; tarragon

Flavor and role

Long, thin leaves with a sweet, anise-like aroma; a key herb in French cooking.

Typical dishes and uses

Béarnaise sauce, chicken tarragon, fines herbes, tarragon vinegar, fish dishes.

Substitutes

1 tbsp fresh tarragon = 1 tsp dried tarragon. If you have none, chervil or fennel fronds + a little basil.

Storage

Wrapped in a damp kitchen towel in a zip bag in the fridge, it keeps 1 week.

Main countries

France

Updated 2026-10-10