For millennia, mastic trees have been harvested for their resin, which can be used as a spice, chewing gum and digestive aid.
Tearing Up: Mastic Tears
“I recently started using mastic tears, a Greek liqueur distilled from the sap of the mastic tree, to cure fish like fluke or hamachi. The botanical notes of the mastic tears create a fish that is more aromatic and well-rounded.”
—Daniela Vergara, Executive Chef, Estiatorio Ornos, San Francisco
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