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Chili pepper is an excellent flavoring for cooking but it is also a food with healing and cosmetic properties, which not everyone knows about. Chili pepper has antibacterial properties, as well as digestive and antioxidant properties. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, E, PP, potassium, calcium and phosphorus.
chili pepper
Chili pepper, regardless of the variety used, has been shown to have sensational benefits for the body and can be used, as we will see shortly, to treat numerous ailments of the body.
Considered by popular medicine as one of the most versatile natural remedies known to man, chili pepper also pairs well with almost any dish: from spreadable creams to chocolate. So whether it is sweet, slightly spicy or very spicy, it is in any case a tasty spice with unexpected therapeutic power. Chili pepper has antibacterial properties, thanks to the presence of flavonoids and capsaicinoids, which allow excellent preservation of food even at high temperatures.
In addition to having digestive and antioxidant properties, it is rich in vitamin C, present in greater quantities than citrus fruits. Other vitamins and mineral salts present in chili pepper are: vitamin A, E, PP, potassium, calcium and phosphorus.
Origins and historical notes:
Chili pepper comes from far away and has a very ancient history. From Montezuma to Columbus, chili pepper is an important element in all pre-Columbian civilizations where we find it as a protagonist in all pre-Columbian civilizations. Among the Aztecs, the Maya and the Incas it is a plant considered sacred and also used as a currency of exchange.
In all these millennia, chili pepper has been used as a sacred fruit, as a medicine, as an aphrodisiac, as an instrument of magic and torture and as a great flavoring. Combined with beans, but also with chocolate. In Europe chili pepper arrived with Christopher Columbus who met him during his first voyage. On the second voyage in 1494, Columbus's collaborators, led by the ship's doctor Diego Alvarez Chanca, began cultivation and brought the chili pepper to the Spanish Royals. Sixty years later it spread throughout Spain.
From here it spread throughout the old continent and also to Italy. Christopher Columbus, his collaborators and the Spanish Royals were convinced they had got their hands on a big business. However, the chili pepper betrayed all expectations of easy profits. There was no business for three reasons. Because it was not appreciated by the rich and nobles, who did not appreciate its spicy flavor.
Because the ease of cultivation of the plant, which also takes root in a pot, eliminated the need for travel and trade with the land of origin. And finally the negative judgment of the Church that branded it as "instigator of insane intentions". Axi was the name by which the chili pepper was called by the natives known by Columbus. In Europe it was then called Indian pepper, horned pepper, siliquastro. However, starting from the seventeenth century the name was characterized autonomously.
In the 18th century, the scientific name Capsicum was established. The term chili pepper is very recent, appearing for the first time at the end of 1800 as a diminutive of pepper. For the gastronomic affirmation of chili pepper at the highest levels of Italian and European society we have to wait until the beginning of the twentieth century. In those years chili pepper was widespread only among the less well-off working classes, the farmers of the south who used it to flavor their humble dishes, thus earning the nickname "poor man's spice".
With the poor cuisine it was love at first sight. Chili pepper gave flavor to foods that didn't have any, preserved meat when there were no refrigerators, with its disinfectant properties it was of help to the populations of hot countries. Thus, in a short time it spread among poor populations with monotonous diets and lacking in vitamins. With chili pepper, Mexicans flavored tortillas, Africans cassava, Asians, southern regions and especially Calabria have livened up their poor and vegetarian cuisine.
With their imagination they have created authentic "gastronomic jewels". Today chili pepper is widespread throughout the world and after sea salt it is the most used food. In Europe the nation that consumes it the most is Hungary where a powder made with a sweet variety called Paprika prevails.
Followed by France and Spain where there are the only chili peppers with the European quality mark with the European quality mark: Espelette chili pepper in France and Pimiento del piquillo in Spain.
In Italy chili pepper is widely used in the southern regions and especially in Calabria. It is used fairly well in Greece, especially in Macedonia. In England, spicy condiments such as Curry and Chutney are loved.
Use in cooking: spaghetti with garlic, oil andchili pepper ingredients: 360 gr of spaghetti 3 cloves of garlic 2 chili peppers 100 ml of olive oil parsley salt.
PREPARATION: Remove the green inner core of the garlic, then roughly chop the garlic, parsley and chili pepper and put them in a pan with plenty of oil. Brown over medium high heat and fry in a pan with oil. In the meantime, cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water. Drain the spaghetti halfway through cooking (keeping the cooking water aside) and add them to the pan. Add a couple of ladles of cooking water and finish cooking in the pan, stirring often and reducing everything well.pasta in a panThe spaghetti with garlic and oil are ready, plate and serve immediately.
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Chili pepper is an excellent flavoring for cooking but it is also a food with healing and cosmetic properties, which not everyone knows about. Chili pepper has antibacterial properties, as well as digestive and antioxidant properties. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, E, PP, potassium, calcium and phosphorus.
chili pepper
The sesame seeds to be toasted are oilseeds, considered one of the main plant sources of calcium and are therefore useful for strengthening bones and teeth. Among other properties they help reduce cholesterol and promote digestion and more. They contain magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, selenium, zinc and a good dose of protein.
Ingredients: sesame seeds
The Shichimi Togarashi is a mixture of spices typical of traditional Japanese cuisine. Also called Nanami tōgarashi, because the number 7 in Japanese can be called both Shi and Nana. Excellent for flavoring soups, white meat dishes and various rice-based dishes.
green seetang, ginger, dried mandarin, black SESAME, white SESAME, red pepper, Japanese mountain pepper.
Ground Cardamom is a spice particularly loved in the East and in the Arab countries, with a pungent, slightly spicy and fruity aroma, with hints of lemon and eucalyptus, but it is now also used in European kitchens. It is also rich in properties beneficial for health, and also for beauty.
green cardamom
The vanilla pod, an organic product, is mainly used to flavor desserts and to make excellent creams. The aroma is given by the presence of vanillin with antioxidant properties which helps keep the body young by counteracting the action of free radicals. It is also useful for fighting stress and defeating insomnia.
bourbon vanilla pod
Pod length: approx. 18 cm
The crusco pepper is a variety of pepper typical of Basilicata, a region in southern Italy. Once harvested, the peppers are dried in the sun or in special dryers, becoming crunchy and maintaining a sweet and intense flavour. Cruschi peppers are a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, used both whole and in powder form, to enrich traditional dishes such as pasta, soups and side dishes, giving a unique and characteristic taste.
crusco pepper
If you were asked “what is the typical Neapolitan Christmas dessert” what would you answer? Of course …… the Roccocò !!!!!! Then the spices are ready for you to flavor this dessert and make it invaluable. An advice? Before flavoring the dessert mix, toast these spices in a non-stick pan and you're done.
cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, cloves.
Chili pepper is an excellent cooking flavoring but it is also a food with healing and cosmetic properties, not everyone is known. Chilli has antibacterial properties, as well as having digestive and antioxidant properties. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, E, PP, potassium, calcium and phosphorus.
crushed chilli
This extraordinary onion powder with a thousand properties and a thousand benefits, is ideal for enriching any type of dish. Excellent detoxifier for our body, it has always been considered in the kitchen, as a food that cannot be missing for its taste and flavor, creating healthy dishes that are good for you.
onion
Laurel is also called "Laurel" or "Poets' Tree", it has been known for centuries in cooking and herbal medicine. Its dried leaves are used both to flavor dishes and as an infusion. An infusion based on bay leaves helps digestion: it avoids annoying fermentations, fights stomach discomfort and loss of appetite. Very useful in the kitchen for flavoring potatoes, stews and second courses such as white meat stew.
Laurel
Ground star anise is a real antibiotic from nature. The most interesting active ingredient present in star anise, called anethole, has also shown anti-inflammatory properties. From the extraction of its essential oil it is used in medicine and herbal medicine for the preparation of drugs and natural remedies.
Star anise
Cajenna pepper stimulates blood flow, is tonic and stomachic which facilitates digestion. The sweat effect makes it effective against colds, congestion and coughs. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. Useful in case of headache, neuralgia, arthritis, pain in the muscles and oral cavity.
Ingredients: cayenne pepper
Origin: India
Churrasco is the classic seasoning for grilled foods in the Latin American context.
Ingredients: chili, chillies, allspice, smoked paprika, salt, coriander, onion, garlic, parsley, kummel, mustard, pepper, cumin, lovage, thyme, thyme, marjoram, oregano, basil, chervil , tarragon, smoked salt, brown sugar.
Originally from Mexico.
Garlic flakes are a very convenient and practical ingredient to have in the kitchen for preparing many dishes. Used for centuries, garlic is an irreplaceable condiment to flavor many recipes even in its dehydrated sliced version. Excellent paired with fish and white meats such as chicken or turkey, a pinch of garlic is perfect for roasts and in stuffings.
Garlic
Similar to Indian curry but more delicate, Sweet Masala is a unique mix that brings together the flavors of licorice, mustard, coriander, cumin and other aromatic and intense spices. Perfect for flavoring fish, vegetables and white meats, it is called Indian saffron for its ability to create deisi flavors, with an aftertaste rich in sweetish nuances. Try it with different creative recipes!
Ingredients: turmeric, licorice sticks, mustard, coriander, salt, fenugreek, basil, cumin, celery, chillies, garlic.
Brown sesame seeds are considered a valuable source of calcium, proteins, minerals and beneficial fatty acids. They are useful for a diet rich in support and tonic, beneficial for strengthening bones and teeth. These oily seeds, already toasted, are perfect for flavoring raw different dishes and sauces. Among other properties, different compounds of natural sesame help cardiovascular well-being and facilitate proper digestion.
sesame seeds
Nettle is an excellent nutritional supplement, rich in varied nutrients such as minerals and vitamins. Antioxidants are important for maintaining physical and mental conditions. The use of nettle can also help improve skin, nails, hair, general health conditions, mood stabilization and sleep quality.
nettle
