Cooking Spices for good tastes
The history of spices in the kitchen goes back to ancient times, ancient Chroma, ancient India, ancient China and ancient Greece.
Spices are made from the leaves and branches of aromatic plants, from ripe fruits or seeds, or from the roots.
It has an aromatic smell and a pungent taste that is added in small quantities to add an aroma and taste to the food. It also stimulates the appetite. It is added either fresh or dried. It may be in the form of a powder or in its original form that can be crushed at home. It has a long shelf life .
The importance and benefits of different spices :
Spices are of great importance, whether they add a distinctive taste to food or their health importance if used in moderation.
Where it strengthens the immune system and memory and helps brain cells from damage. lowering body temperature and treating loss of appetite. it also helps relieve colic and facilitate and improve digestion. helps expel gases, toxins and harmful bacteria in food. It also contains antioxidants that protect against some types of cancer. it also contributes to lowering fat and cholesterol and losing weight .
Cooking Spices for good tastes
The most important spices known in global cuisine
The types of spices and seasonings used may vary globally. but everyone agrees on the most important of these spices and seasonings .where we find
Garlic :
The health benefits of Garlic
At the top of the list . none of us are ignorant of the great benefits of garlic. garlic is a very nutrient-rich and has very great health benefits. it is an antibiotic that kills fungi, harmful bacteria, and microbes. antioxidant, fight Cancer and anti-aging. rich in vitamins and minerals. good for blood vessels and blood pressure. fighting infectious diseases... the many benefits of garlic cannot be counted. it is good to make it daily in our food.
Garlic is used at form
- Frech garlic
- In the form of dried powder
- In the form granulated garlic
Cooking with Garlic Spices
garlic, olive oil, vinegar and black pepper powder, creates a wonderful seasoning for various types of salads and boiled vegetables . The pungent taste of garlic and its many benefits make it an essential spice in any kitchen and when we want to prepare any meal or food
Cumin :
The health benefits of Cumin
Cooking with Cumin Spices
Therefore, it is preferable to use cumin when cooking cereals, dried legumes, fish, seafood and pasta . But this does not mean we can't add to add a little of it when cooking various soups recipes ,for its unique tasteBlack Pepper
The health benefits of Black Pepper
It contains a lot of minerals and vitamins, so it is beneficial for the arteries and blood vessels, as it removes bad cholesterol and is beneficial for heart health , reducing blood pressure ,beneficial for the respiratory system, anti-inflammatory, and get rid of mucus and phlegm ,relieve painful gums and toothache, improves digestion and reduces bloating.
Warning
Despite the many benefits of black pepper, it has harmful effects if it is consumed in excess. and in some cases black pepper reduce interactions of some drugs , stimulation to sneeze and increase the rate of abortion. redness and inflammation skin. stomach ulcers and increased acidity. and increased irritable bowel syndrome
Cooking with Black Pepper
the used of black pepper because of its pungent taste, it is used a lot in most foods, where it is used in all sauces and soups ,it is used in pasta ,and salads seasoning ,seasoning fresh vegetables ,sauteed vegetables ,it is used for seasoning chicken ,it is used for seasoning ground beef ,it is used when cooking seafood ,decorating , pizza , gratins and pasta .
Note
It can be said that garlic, and black pepper, are the most popular seasoning in the world
Chili Pepper
It is red, green, yellow or orange pepper , It is a type of falafel, and it is a fruit from the eggplant family, It is characterized by its hot, pungent taste ,It gets its spicy taste from the compound capsaicin
The health benefits of Chili Pepper
The benefits of pepper. it can be used in its fresh form or in powder form , it contains Antioxidants, vitamin C, Potassium vitamin A. and Beta-carotene ,Thus, it is protect tissues and cells, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants also help fight cancer ,Vitamin C and Vitamin A help prevent colds and boost healthy immune system ,and fight aging. it is also beneficial for skin and hair, it helps to improve night vision
It is reliev joint and migraine pain , it is prevent heart disease and blood vessels
It is prevent heart disease and blood vessels ,it is considered an appetizer. it relieve diarrhea and colon spasms
Contrary to popular belief, antioxidants are benefit for preventing stomach or duodenal ulcers and stomach germs
Note
Despite its many benefits, it cannot be eaten in large amount because of its hot taste, it may also cause stomach pain or a burning sensation. irritations hemorrhoids ,an allergic reaction and a skin rash. frequent bowel and stomach movements, colon irritation
Cooking with Chili Pepper
Chili papper are used in soups and sauces, as a garnish for pasta, gratins, fish and seafood, it can be added when seasoning chicken or ground beef or seafood and boiled vegetables, especially for those who like a spicy, pungent taste.
Parsley and Cilantro
They are green herbal plants that have many benefits, as they are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, potassium, manganese, Zinc Antioxidants ,Fats and Iron
Parsley may be considered to have higher quantities of the minerals and vitamins compared to coriander, but the benefits of coriander are not underestimated as well, which contains almost the same minerals and vitamins
Parsley and Cilantro are used at form
Parsley and coriander are used in their fresh form ,or as a powdered spice Of course, It is preferable to use fresh parsley and cilantro at the end of the cooking process to preserve many vitamins
The health benefits of Parsley and Cilantro
The two plants have great benefits, as the boiled parsley is considered a diuretic, a cleanser for the urinary tract, helps a kidney stone pass quicker ,It reduces the excretion of calcium and protein in the urine, remove excess sodium, Natural detoxifier.
Antihypertensive and diabetes control ,Boost Heart Health , improve digestive health ,Stimulates the release of bile juice in the liver, treatment for anemia ,Cancer fighter and Stomach ulcer ,Boost immunity for the body, very beneficial for skin and hair, and for fresh breath .
Parsley and Coriander are super healthy , Whether the stem or the leaves, But too much of its seeds may be harmful to health because it contains oils
Cooking with Parsley and Cilantroare
Natural Parsley and Cilantroare preferred over powder ,and are used in cooking all types of soups and all types of sauces ,in gratins recipes, When cooking seafood ,are used for seasoning chicken,seasoning ground beef ,when seasoning and cooking seafood ,are also used in seasoning boiled vegetables ,seasoning sauteed vegetables ,seasoning the salads decorating , pizza , gratins and pasta .
note
Parsley and Garlic know that they are often accompanied when cooking
Ginger
A flowering plant of the ginger family. It has a fragrant smell and a strong taste. It is yellowish white or grayish blue. Its roots and stems buried in the ground are used, and after its leaves wither. or after drying and grinding it.
It is very moist, so it is susceptible to decay after two years. Therefore, it is preferable to keep it under conditions, including at a low temperature.
Ginger is rich in minerals. Such as Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Protein, Starch, Vitamin C,Vitamin B3, Iron, Dietary Fiber, Sugars, Copper ,Antioxidants
The health benefits of Ginger
Improve heart and arteries health , reduces blood sugar ,fighting cancer , improves digestive health, weight loss and fat burning ,get rid of a headache and nausea , to treat colds and sore throats ,to relieve painful menstrual cramps and improve hormones , reducing colitis ,antibacterial and antiviral, relieving a joint pain , skin lightening and freshness ,and treat acne
Ginger is used at form
- Ginger drink
- Ginger plant
- Ginger powder
- Grated ginger
Cooking with Ginger
Especially ginger powder ,used in types of sauces and soups, especially tomato sauces ,in lentil or chickpea soup ,seasoning various meats, chicken, fish, roasted vegetables and crispy fried chicken .
In desserts, cakes, baked goods, apple pies and crackers. in sweet potato mash .with different fruit jam