Support our Farmers in Sri Lanka

By Caroline Anderson March 15, 2023 13 mins read 178 Views

We understand that food has the power to connect us all, transcending cultures and distances. At Belovedsaffron.com, we are passionate about spices, herbs, organic eating and good cooking. We bring you flavours from around the world in our delicious recipes, blog posts and articles. Every meal prepared is an opportunity to explore a different culture and express yourself through your own creations.

Our mission is to promote sustainable food sources and provide access to the highest quality ingredients with integrity. We aim to encourage healthy eating while bringing joy with beautiful plates full of flavourful dishes.

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Sri Lanka is currently in an economic crisis. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is the new leader of the government. He made the decision to switch all agriculture to organic production, including bans on uncertified organic fertilizers. This has had devastating consequences. These effects include a slowdown in Sri Lankan exports and an increase in Sri Lanka's sovereign borrowing from 7% to 16%. This has led to economic inflation at a record 17.5%.

The government has rationed energy due to rising fuel and electricity prices. Most households are without power for at least 10 hours per day, while Sri Lankans queue for hours or even days to get their fuel. More concerning is the fact that many families are struggling to buy food due to skyrocketing food costs.

Eight different spices are directly sourced from one farmer group in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This crisis has an immediate impact upon our partners with whom we have been working since 2015. We reached out to our farmer group immediately after the crisis hit and asked them how they could help. We found out that they have a development fund for dry rations to be purchased for employees and their families. These rations include rice, dhal and sugar as well as curry powders, curry mixes and potatoes. They also provide Soya meat packets, noodles and coconuts.

To support development, we have agreed to pay $8 per pack (2500 LKR). There are more than 1000 farmer members. Our founder will support the remainder of our goal, which is $3000 via Curio. We have the chance to support these people with your help.

We aim to raise at most $3000 for our farmers in Sri Lanka during Asian American Pacific Islander Month. You can help! We will donate all profits directly to the fund if you choose some spices from our Sri Lankan collection.

EXPLORE SRI LANKAN COLLECTION & SUPPORT OUR FIRMERS

Are you looking for ways to help Sri Lanka get through this economic crisis and beyond? You might consider donating to these organizations:

Foundation of Goodness

This non-profit is dedicated to the upliftment of rural communities. It currently distributes essential grocery packs throughout the island.
Ghedora Connects

Non-profit that supports marginalized women and their children in rural Sri Lankan villages
Reach out to SL

A project that distributes weekly food and other essentials to homeless people in Sri Lanka

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of mint is used to make Thai food?

Thai cuisine has the most widespread use of lime-leaf mint (Mentha certvina).

It is mild and lemony in flavour, which adds freshness as well as zing to dishes. Thai dishes often include other spices such as galangal (lemongrass), garlic, and coriander.

Mint can be used in sweet or savoury dishes. It is crucial to use authentic Thai flavors by using the right spices, herbs, aromatics.

If you're making Thai dishes, be sure to include lime-leaf fresh mint!

Happy cooking!

What spices are commonly used in Thai cuisine?

Thai cuisine is well-known for its rich flavour profiles. These flavours come from unique and flavorful spices that create various delicious dishes.

Thai cuisine uses common ingredients such as galangal (lemongrass), kaffir lime leaves and chillies.

Each of these spices contributes to the distinctive flavour profile of Thai cuisine. The most common uses of lemongrass are in soups, curries, stews, and galangal; galangal is used to add a little peppery kick to dishes, kaffir lime leaves give dishes a citrusy scent, chillies are spicy; shrimp paste gives food an umami flavour; garlic provides a sharp, pungent flavor; cilantro adds a mild aroma to dishes, cumin lends a smoky taste, while turmeric gives dishes a vibrant yellow hue.

Combining these spices together creates complex flavour profiles, which are unique to Thai food. By using a combination of spices, chefs can create dishes that are both flavorful and aromatic. Get these spices to bring Thailand's flavors into your home.

Can garlic be used in Thai cooking

Thai cuisine includes garlic. Garlic is often used to make Thai dishes, including salads and soups, stir-fries and curries, as well as sauces and sauces.

Thai garlic is chopped and fried together with ginger, shallots and other spices. In addition, it is commonly eaten with sticky rice.

Garlic is best chopped finely and mixed with oil, chilli paste, fish sauce, lime juice and oil. This mixture is called Nam Phrik (namphrik). Nam phrik often comes with grilled chicken breast or beef.

Statistics

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)
According to a recent survey, professional chefs and many home cooks use spices; usage has only continued to grow from 2011 to now. (hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu)
Their 14 to 20 percent essential oil content means that cloves have the highest concentration of aroma compounds of any spice. (masterclass.com)

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How To

How do you store your cooking spices?

How to store cooking spices in a way that maximizes their performance. First, we must understand how food is stored.

Keep spices out of direct sunlight as light will reduce their flavor. This is due oxygen reacting with organic compounds such that spices, causing oxidation.

To avoid oxidation, spices must be kept in dark cupboards. These conditions can cause spices to quickly lose their flavor.

The best way to preserve the flavour of spices is to keep them in airtight jars away from direct sunlight.

To make flavoured drinks, you can add herbs or spices to water. Mix two teaspoons of ground cinnamon and 1/2 cup warm water. Stir well. Add a squeeze or lemon juice to the mixture and serve immediately.

You can add dried herbs and spices to soups, stews, casseroles, pasta, rice dishes, salads, and desserts. Place the spice mixture on top of the dish and allow it to rest for 5-10 mins before serving.

You can add leftover cooked vegetables, fruits, meats and shellfish to your favorite recipes as snacks.

You can enjoy the fresh flavours of fresh herbs or spices by chopping them up and adding them to food while they are still hot. You can also freeze spices and herbs by placing them in muffin cups or ice trays and freezing them. Once frozen, transfer to freezer bags or zip-top plastic bags.