Cooking with Turmeric

TURMERIC

A key ingredient in many Asian dishes, imparting a mustard like, earthy aroma and pungent, slightly bitter flavor. Use Turmeric in chicken, beef, pork and fish dishes, as well as vegetables, rice, and on scrambled eggs! It improves cognitive functions.

Turmeric Rice

Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
1 -2 cloves garlic
1 cup Jasmine or Basmati rice
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp turmeric
2 cups broth of choice or water
1 tbsp parsley for garnish
Feel free to add any chopped vegetables/sun dried tomatoes for color and another kick

Directions

Heat oil in skillet, add onion and cook until translucent, add garlic and any other vegetable of choice.
Add rice and cook for one minute. Add liquid, salt, and turmeric. Cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed. Approximately 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until serving.

Turmeric Paste for Golden Milk

Ingredients
1/2 cup turmeric
1 1/2 cup filtered water
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup raw honey or maple syrup
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp ginger powder or 1sp fresh chopped ginger
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cardamom (optional)
1/2 tsp salt

Directions

Combine black pepper, ginger powder, cinnamon, cardamom and salt in small bowl and set aside.
In a saucepan combine turmeric and water over medium heat stirring constantly until combined.
Add coconut oil, honey or maple syrup and mixed spices until a thick paste forms
Remove from heat.
Transfer paste to glass covered container and refrigerate. Paste will thicken as it cools.
When preparing Golden Milk add 1 heaping tablespoon of turmeric paste to 1 cup almond/coconut milk or milk of choice in a saucepan and heat until paste is disolved. DO NOT BOIL.
Pour into a mug and ENJOY!

USES FOR TURMERIC

Turmeric is one of the key ingredients in many Asian dishes, imparting a mustard-like earthy aroma and pungent, slightly bitter flavor to foods. It is used in savory dishes and some sweet dishes. Turmeric is the principal ingredient in curry powders. While it is used typically in powder form, it is also used fresh, like ginger. Use Turmeric in chicken, beef, pork, and fish dishes as well as on vegetables, rice, and on scrambled eggs!

HEALTH BENEFITS

Turmeric contains curcumin, a natural, bioactive compound that acts as an anti-inflammatory. Curcumin boosts brain function and lowers risks of brain diseases. Turmeric also has strong antioxidant properties that help prevent cancer.

Source: healthline.com

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