No kids...no crew...just me and you. (will our marriage survive?!!) Ep 249

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Thai food contain cumin?

Cumin is one the most common spices in Thai cooking. In Thai cuisine, cumin is often mixed with garlic, ginger or coriander to create different flavours.

Stir-fries, soups, curries, and salads are all popular uses of cumin in Thai cuisine. Cumin can be used in marinades, dressings, sauces, and other preparations. Although cumin is the main ingredient in Thai food, there are other spices that can be used.

Chilli peppers, garlic, ginger and fish sauce add unique spices and flavours to the mix. Chefs can create unique dishes by combining different spices in different amounts.

Cumin is an essential ingredient in Thai cooking. It is used in many Thai traditional dishes. The unique flavors of this spice add an element to Thai food. Cumin spices many Thai dishes and is an integral part of Thai cuisine.

By adding spices such as cumin to their dishes, chefs can create delicious and unique flavours that capture the essence of Thai cooking. Cumin is a key component in many Thai dishes.

Can you put spice in a drink?

It's amazing how spices can add flavour and flavor to food. How can you make spices come to life when they are used in drinks?

Spices can bring out the best of any beverage. You can add a little cinnamon or nutmeg to any glass of wine, beer or coffee.

Most recipes call for ground spices. This means that you'll need fresh whole spice. This is sensible, but it can be expensive, time-consuming, and requires storage space.

That's where the magic happens. You can transform your favourite spices into an easy-to-use powdered form with ingenuity. Mix them with your favorite drinks to make delicious spiced beverages.

There are two possible ways to create these powders. One method involves grinding whole spices into fine powder. One method involves using a mortar-and-pestle to grind spices into a finer consistency.

No matter which method you use, the powder will be much easier to measure and store than whole spices. The powder is stable so you don't run low on stock.

You can experiment with mixing spices to create different flavours. For example, you could combine peppermint and spearmint leaves to make minty water. For spicy ginger tea, use ginger and cardamom capsules.

Once you have mastered the art of making powdered spices you can use that same technique for herbs. Some of the most common herbs are basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano and sage.

The possibilities are limitless. Use powdered spices to give your beverages extra flavour or to enhance the taste of dishes such as soups, salads, and pasta.

Almond Flour and Almond Meal: What is the Difference?

As an almond flour alternative, an almond meal is more versatile because it can be used for baking, cooking, and even making nut-free dishes.

Almond flour could also contain gluten making it difficult for some people to digest. It is important to avoid gluten-free products if you have celiac or other digestive disorders.

While almond flour isn't considered a "superfood" per se, it contains healthy fats, fibre, protein, and vitamin E. It's also low in calories and sodium and contains no cholesterol.

The almond meal provides nutritional benefits such as magnesium, iron, zinc and manganese. It also contains vitamin A, B1 (thiamin), C, and folate.

Almond flour is made from almonds and contains monounsaturated fat acids. Almond oil, however, contains polyunsaturated oils. Both types reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase HDL ("good") cholesterol.

Almond flour is also rich in antioxidants such as flavonoids and phenolics. These compounds help to prevent oxidative damage from free radicals.

The Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry published a study that found almond flour to have the same antioxidant activity as blueberries, cranberries and pomegranates.

Almond flour is usually sold alongside almond milk, fortified with additional nutrients.

What is the value of spices?

A spice can be described as a seasoning to enhance flavour in food. Spices can be powdered, liquids or oils. They are also called condiments and flavours.

You can spice up meals to make them more interesting. Many spices can be added for additional flavor and excitement.

A few drops of hot sauce can make a soup taste better. Mixing a couple of cayenne peppers in a cup rice can make it even more delicious.

You can experiment with spice recipes best if you use fresh ingredients. If you buy dried herbs, look for those that are organic. Fresh herbs can last for longer than dried.

While some spices are essential for cooking, others might be better to avoid. Cinnamon sticks are high in coumarin so you should avoid them if your liver has been affected. Ginger also contains coumarin, but it's much less concentrated. It is safe for people without a history or liver disease.

What are the 11 Indian spices?

Coriander seeds and cumin seeds are the eleven main spices in Indian cuisine.

These ingredients are used in almost every dish. These spices lend a unique flavour to dishes such dal (lentils), curries chutneys pickles rice, bread and sweets.

Health benefits can also be attained from spices. Curcuma helps fight cancer cells. Cloves help protect against bad breath. Black pepper reduces cholesterol levels. Cinnamon lowers blood pressure. And ginger aids digestion.

A spice rack is a great kitchen tool because it allows you to experiment with different combinations of flavors. You can either make your own spice blends or purchase ready-made spices.

Some people prefer not to add any spices to their food. These people believe spices are a masking agent and do not enhance natural flavors. However, adding a pinch of salt or pepper is no harm in enhancing the flavor of your meals.

Most chefs agree that spices form an integral part of good culinary art. Without them, many dishes would be bland and tasteless. Try a new recipe next time you feel adventurous.

What is the difference in curry and curried?

There is no difference between the spellings. Both terms refer to the exact same thing: An Indian dish that combines meat and vegetables with different seasonings.

Curry comes from Hindi word kari that means "to rub". It refers how spice mixtures are applied to food. Curry foods are usually cooked until golden brown.

Although curried dishes used to be reserved for special occasions, today they are enjoyed all over India. You can choose from chicken, beef, lamb or fish as well as vegetables and rice.

Plain white rice is commonly served with curried meals. Another common accompaniment is raita, a yogurt sauce, and chutney, a sweet relish.

What are the best Thai spices to use?

Galangal, galangal, coriander, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and clove are the best Thai herbs. You can also use clove, cardamom black peppercorn, clove, cardamom clove, cardamom, fennel seed, star anise, cloves and cayenne pepper as spices.

Other valuable spices include bay leaves, curry, pandan, curry leaves. Kaffir lime leaves. Vanilla beans. Tamarind pods. Lemon grass. Basil.

Statistics

• India contributes to 75% of global spice production. (en.wikipedia.org)
• It has been estimated that around 1,000 tons of pepper and 1,000 tons of other common spices were imported into Western Europe each year during the Late Middle Ages. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Their 14 to 20 percent essential oil content means that cloves have the highest concentration of aroma compounds of any spice. (masterclass.com)

External Links

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• Is Pink Himalayan Salt Better Than Regular Salt?


• Turmeric and Curcumin have 10 proven health benefits

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• Acute Inflammation and Metabolism - PubMed


• Aging, inflammation and the environment - PubMed

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• Amazon.com. Spend less. Smile more.


• Amazon.com : Morton & Bassett Whole Nutmeg 1.9 Oz : Nutmeg Spices And Herbs : Grocery & Gourmet Food

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• Development and Validation of Novel Dietary and Lifestyle Inflammation Scores - PMC


• Molecular mechanisms that curcumins have on tumorigenesis, angigenesis and metastasis. This article is from PubMed.

How To

How to Cut Shiitake Mushrooms

The shiitakes are doing well. You can't go wrong with them. But how do they be cut? We have tried every method, including using scissors. We keep losing them. Is there something wrong?

There's a trick to that. To make the mushroom stem stick out, wrap a rubber band around it and twist it tightly. You won't slip or cut yourself.

This may seem too simple. It is. It's also extremely effective.

The rubber band makes your stem slippery and it feels very natural when you pick it it up. It's a good idea to secure the stem.

Go ahead, try it. You will be amazed at the ease with which you can now cut mushrooms.

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