6、五香粉
五香粉由胡椒,丁香,茴香,八角,肉桂混合磨製成粉而製成。
味道特征:甜,酸,刺激,苦,鹹味的混合。
營養價值:含有很多和疾病抗爭的抗氧化劑。
使用參考:小火燉加了蛋白質的蔬菜湯,加芝麻油,醬油和五香粉。
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
肉桂皮是由產於印度和斯裏蘭卡的一種常青樹的內層樹皮曬幹製作而成。
味道特征:有點熱的微甜。
營養價值:肉桂皮中的抗氧化劑能保持血糖濃度平衡和精力充沛。
使用參考:在全麥烤麵包片上灑些亞麻籽油和蜂蜜,然後撒些肉桂皮粉在上麵。
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
香菜籽是香菜所結的籽,曬幹作為香料使用。
味道特征:溫和的,帶有檸檬香味。
營養價值:有鎮靜作用,可以減輕憂慮和失眠。
使用參考:燉砂鍋雞時用整顆。在水果酥餅,燉牛肉 ,辣印度咖喱等食物裏加由籽磨成的粉。
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
孜然是一種象歐芹的植物的果實。
味道特征:本土,有點象加了胡椒的堅果的味道。
營養價值:幫助消化;比其他香料含更多的讓人更有活力的鐵。
使用參考:可以在三文魚和羊肉表麵撒上孜然粉。蒸煮根用蔬菜時可以加孜然籽調味。
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
咖喱粉通常由黃薑粉,孜然粉,辣椒粉,肉桂粉和香菜籽粉混合而成。
味道特征:從甜到辣。
營養價值:咖喱粉中的抗氧化劑可以和心髒病戰鬥,減少動脈裏的脂肪存量。
使用參考:讓蛋或金槍魚更有味道;用咖喱粉和椰奶的混合蒸蚌類。
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.