Spices, those aromatics that personalize recipes. If you have to choose only a few, 5 spices are worth keeping in the kitchen. In addition to giving flavor to dishes, they are also beneficial to health. They are star anise, cinnamon, clove, pink pepper and combava.
Anise and clove for the transit
The clove is inseparable from the name of the Big Island, because it is an integral part of the heritage of spices of Madagascar. Used to perfume some of the world's most famous recipes, it is however little known for its digestive benefits. It is a spice that you can keep at home all year long, provided that you keep it well. An infusion of a few nails prevents and treats bloating. To soften its strong side, add a little honey, cinnamon and a dash of lemon juice. It is the same for the star anise which, beyond its subtle smell for the recipes in the oven, is also recommended to look after the flatulences. Originally from Asia, it has been exported to Madagascar and has benefited from a climate favorable to its cultivation.
Eternally young with cinnamon
You dream of being able to stop time. If that's not possible, at least you can slow down the damage done by free radicals. To do this, go to the kitchen and prepare your favorite recipes by adding a little cinnamon. There are cinnamon powders and cinnamon sticks, and you are free to incorporate it into your dietary needs or your baked goods. Enhance your tea time with cinnamon and do yourself a world of good. Don't forget that these 5 spices are good for your health.
Vary the pleasures with combava peel powder
Wake up the palate with a zest of combava. The virtues of this citrus fruit are to form a natural shield against viral infections. If you can't have it all year round, in its fresh form, fill up on vitamin C by opting for its powdered form. Also rich in antioxidants like cinnamon, combining them in your dishes is an excellent idea.
A pinch of pepper or pink berries
There are few recipes that do without pepper and pink berries. On that note, you should know that pepper is in the Top 10 of the most aphrodisiac spices. Often equated with each other, these two condiments are however totally different, although they can enhance the flavor of dishes. Make your guests' mouths water by adding a pinch of pepper. Pepper is a bit stronger than its cousin the pink berry. You will appreciate its strength which varies according to the lightness of your hand in the preparation. Effective as a natural antidepressant, it is also a formidable weapon against bad cholesterol. Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties are another reason to keep it warm in your kitchen.
Pink berries, false peppers appreciated by all ages
Vous pourrez vous tromper aussi en goût, tant les ressemblances sont frappantes. Les baies roses ont effectivement un aspect gustatif subtilement poivré, mais sucré. Elles seront servies avec les crudités et les fromages. Côté santé, elles sont de véritables antiseptiques et antibactériens.
Les épices de Madagascar sont un luxe dans votre assiette. Connu pour la fertilité et l’abondance de ses terres, Madagascar a longtemps été le berceau des goûts et des saveurs. La richesse du sol accepte volontiers la culture de diverses variétés d’épices, dont certains proviennent des continents voisins. Plongez dans les traditions de Madagascar, où les aromates et les condiments sont incontournables. Tout simplement parce qu’ils honorent les valeurs gastronomiques ancestrales. Vous découvrirez de nouvelles manières de présenter vos plats. Plaire aux yeux est une chose, séduire les papilles en est une autre.