Even in ancient times, spices were a great success and served as the best way to improve the taste and aromatic properties of foods. Furthermore, spices have other useful properties - they are able to improve metabolism, saturate the body with missing microelements.
A set of spices in the Soviet housewives was somewhat limited and included the following items: black pepper, white pepper, bay leaf, cinnamon, clove, and possibly some more simple items.
Spices such as rosemary, saffron or turmeric was at that time a novelty and not everyone knew how they should be applied.
Today the situation has changed and the modern kitchen you can find a variety of spices with different flavor characteristics.
About the method of using those or other spices can be found by reading the information on the label.
turmeric is often used for cooking fish in Bengali, ginger - to create a crispy Peking duck, tarragon - for a traditional Spanish paella.
Rosemary It is a very common spice in French cuisine. There are many subtleties in the use of spices and seasonings, which we now discuss.
Let's discuss the names, relevant for the cold season.
Ginger
This spice is widely spread all over the world. Very often it is used in China and India. Ginger is used in the preparation of gingerbread, as a component for a land and others.
A good remedy for coughs and colds is ginger tea, which quickly warms and tones, giving courage and strength.
Cardamom
Another no less useful spice in winter - cardamom. This is a very close relative of ginger, which is used as a seasoning for food since ancient times. Cardamom is able to get rid of many ailments due to its unique healing properties.
He has an excellent heating effect and helps to organize the work of the digestive system.
If you want to stay warm in inclement weather, the best drink for you - a mulled wine with cardamom, which will give you a boost of energy and good mood.
What are your favorite spices and herbs? Share your opinion in the comments!
