Description
Fresh Yellow Turmeric 100g has wonderful health benefits and is used in numerous curries. It can also be used in stews, soups and teas. You can also freeze turmeric, so no need to waste any.
A quick hot drink in the morning is a great booster. Just grate some turmeric into hot water or use a tea strainer to soak into the hot water. Add honey to sooth coughs and sore throats.
Its vibrant yellow is a great for brightening up foods. Whilst produced in Thailand turmeric is a staple spice in Indian food.
More simple ways to include turmeric into your diet are in smoothies, in scrambled eggs or frittata and in rice. You could even make turmeric pancakes by grating the turmeric into the mix and use a pancake mix for ease.
Turmeric does stain EVERYTHING, so be careful to clean up after yourself. We use lots of turmeric in our Coronation Chicken in the deli and our tea towels are always dotted with yellow!
In Thai curries turmeric is often used fresh rather than dried or ground. Gaeng Hung Lay is a Thai pork curry from the Northern region. Northern Thailand is well known for it’s excellent fresh food and culinary schools. Khao Son is a chicken curry soup using fresh yellow turmeric and masala. A real winter warmer full of goodness.
Health Benefits
Fresh Yellow Turmeric can helps in many health areas. Its active ingredient is curcumin, which is an anti-inflammatory and lowers cholesterol. It’s antioxidants are particularly good for helping to prevent damage from sunlight and pollution.
It may also aid mood, cancer prevention, skin health, sleep and digestive health.
Other possible health benefits are related to depression, arthritis, allergies, Alzheimer’s and heart disease.
Storage
Fresh yellow turmeric can be kept in a fridge for a few weeks. Wrap it in kitchen towel or a paper bag to prevent it getting damp.
It can be ground, grated or sliced and stored in oil.
For storing in the freezer divide it into pieces you will use or grate it.
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