6、五香粉
五香粉由胡椒,丁香,茴香,八角,肉桂混合磨制成粉而制成。
味道特征:甜,酸,刺激,苦,咸味的混合。
营养价值:含有很多和疾病抗争的抗氧化剂。
使用参考:小火炖加了蛋白质的蔬菜汤,加芝麻油,酱油和五香粉。
Chinese Five-Spice
A blend of peppercorns, cloves, fennel, star anise, and cinnamon
Taste traits: Combines sweet, sour, pungent, bitter, and salty
Health powers:Teeming with antioxidants that fight disease.
How to use it: Simmer any protein in a sauce of vegetable broth, sesame oil, soy sauce, and Chinese five-spice.
7、肉桂皮
肉桂皮是由产于印度和斯里兰卡的一种常青树的内层树皮晒干制作而成。
味道特征:有点热的微甜。
营养价值:肉桂皮中的抗氧化剂能保持血糖浓度平衡和精力充沛。
使用参考:在全麦烤面包片上洒些亚麻籽油和蜂蜜,然后撒些肉桂皮粉在上面。
Cinnamon
Dried inner bark of an evergreen tree found in India and Sri Lanka
Taste traits: Mildly sweet with heat
Health powers: The antioxidants found in cinnamon keep blood sugar and energy levels on an even keel.
How to use it: Drizzle some flax oil and honey on whole-grain toast, then sprinkle cinnamon on top.
8、香菜籽
香菜籽是香菜所结的籽,晒干作为香料使用。
味道特征:温和的,带有柠檬香味。
营养价值:有镇静作用,可以减轻忧虑和失眠。
使用参考:炖砂锅鸡时用整颗。在水果酥饼,炖牛肉 ,辣印度咖喱等食物里加由籽磨成的粉。
Coriander
The dried seeds of the same plant that produces the cilantro herb
Taste traits: Mild with lemony notes
Health powers: May have sedative effects that ease anxiety and insomnia.
How to use it: Add whole coriander seeds to chicken casseroles, or try the powder in a fruit crumble, beef stew, or a spicy Indian curry.
9、孜然
孜然是一种象欧芹的植物的果实。
味道特征:本土,有点象加了胡椒的坚果的味道。
营养价值:帮助消化;比其他香料含更多的让人更有活力的铁。
使用参考:可以在三文鱼和羊肉表面撒上孜然粉。蒸煮根用蔬菜时可以加孜然籽调味。
Cumin
The fruits of a parsley like plant
Taste traits: An earthy, nutty flavor with a peppery kick
Health powers: Used to improve digestion and contains more energy-boosting iron than other spices.
How to use it: Dust salmon and lamb with it. Add cumin seeds to water when steaming or boiling root vegetables.
10、咖喱粉
咖喱粉通常由黄姜粉,孜然粉,辣椒粉,肉桂粉和香菜籽粉混合而成。
味道特征:从甜到辣。
营养价值:咖喱粉中的抗氧化剂可以和心脏病战斗,减少动脉里的脂肪存量。
使用参考:让蛋或金枪鱼更有味道;用咖喱粉和椰奶的混合蒸蚌类。
Curry Powder
A mix of turmeric, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and coriander
Taste traits: From sweet to hot
Health powers: Antioxidants in curry may combat heart disease by reducing fat buildup in arteries.
How to use it: Jazz up egg or tuna salad, or steam mussels in a mixture of curry powder and coconut milk.