Kaffir lime is one of famous herbs in Thailand, there are many usefuls of this herb I want to let you know. When I was young, my grandmother used kaffir lime for hair treatment. She told me that it made her hair silky and smootly.
For hair treatment, the Kaffir lime fruits were boiled with water in the pot. Leave them at room temperature for a while, massage gently your hair and leave for 20-30 minutes. The ador of Kaffir lime herb made me relaxed when I leave, I recommend... I think this is the good way for hair herbal treatment, lets try!!!
In addition, Kaffir lime fruits and Kaffir lime leave are found and used in Thai kitchen, they are very important herbs for my cooking. Tom Yam Kung, Thai curreies, seafood cuisines - we need this herb!!!
The Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC., Rutaceae), also known as kieffer lime, makrut, or magrood (Thai Herb), is a type of lime native to Indonesia, commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine, and widely grown worldwide as a backyard shrub.
The Kaffir lime is a rough, bumpy green fruit that grows on very thorny bush with aromatic leaves. It is well suited to container growing. The green lime fruit is distinguished by its bumpy exterior and its small size (approx. 4 cm wide).
Naming of Kaffir Lime
Burma: shauk-nu, shauk-waing
Cambodia: krauch soeuch
China: fatt-fung-kam
Malaysia: limau purut
Indonesia: jeruk purut, jeruik limo, jeruk sambal
Philippines: swangi
Sri Lanka: kahpiri dehi, odu dehi, kudala-dehi
Thailand: makrud, som makrud
Uses of Kaffir Lime
Citrus hystrix fruit (left), used in Southeast asian cooking, with galangal root.
Kaffir lime leaves are also a popular herbal ingredient in South East Asian cooking, such as Indonesian, and Thailand. Its hourglass-shaped leaves (comprising the leaf blade plus a flattened, leaf-like leaf-stalk or petiole) are widely used in Thai cuisine (for dishes such as tom yum), Lao cuisine, and Cambodian cuisine, for the base paste known as "Krueng". The leaves are also popular in Indonesian cuisine (especially Balinese and Javanese), for foods such as sayur assam - literally sour vegetables, and are also used along with Indonesian bay leaf for chicken and fish. They are also found in Malay and Burmese cuisines.
The leaves of the Kaffir Lime herb can be used fresh or dried, and can be stored frozen.
The juice and rinds of of the Kaffir Lime herb are used in traditional Indonesian medicine; for this reason the fruit is sometimes referred to in Indonesia as jeruk obat - literally "medicine citrus". The oil from the rind also has strong insecticidal properties.
The zest of the fruit is widely used in creole cuisine and to impart flavor to "arranged" rums in the Reunion island and Madagascar.
Ref : http://en.wikipedia.org
Kaffir Lime
Ginger
Ginger
In my opinion, Ginger is the most popular herb in Thailand. It's one of inportant ingradient in Thai Foods. In addtion, ginger herbal drink is one of drinking made me relaxed... Come to know "Ginger" with me...
Ginger is the common name for the monocotyledonous perennial plant Zingiber officinale. The term is also used to describe the edible part of the plant which is commonly used as a herbal spice in cooking throughout the world. Often erroneously referred to as "ginger root", the edible section is actually the horizontal subterranean stem or rhizome of the plant. The ginger plant has a long history of cultivation known to originate in China and then spread to India, Southeast Asia, West Africa, and the Caribbean.
Chemistry of Ginger
Ginger contains up to 3% of an essential oil that causes the fragrance of the spice. The main constituents of this herb are sesquiterpenoids with (-)-zingiberene as the main component. Lesser amounts of other sesquiterpenoids (β-sesquiphellandrene, bisabolene and farnesene) and a small monoterpenoid fraction (β-phelladrene, cineol, and citral) have also been identified.
The pungent taste of ginger is due to nonvolatile phenylpropanoid-derived compounds, particularly gingerols and shogaols. The latter are formed from the former when ginger is dried or cooked. Zingerone is also produced from gingerols during this process, and it is less pungent and has a spicy-sweet aroma. Ginger is also a minor chemical irritant, and because of this was used as a horse suppository by pre-World War I mounted regiments for figging.
Ginger has a sialagogue action, stimulating the production of saliva.
Regional uses of Ginger
In Western cuisine, ginger is traditionally herb restricted to sweet foods, such as ginger ale, gingerbread, ginger snaps, ginger cake and ginger biscuits. A ginger-flavored liqueur called Canton is produced in Jarnac, France. Green ginger wine is a ginger flavored wine produced in the United Kingdom, traditionally sold in a green glass bottle. Ginger is also used as a spice added to hot coffee and tea.
In Arabic, ginger is called Zanjabil and in some parts of the Middle East ginger powder is used as a spice for coffee.
In India, ginger is called "Aadu" in Gujarati, "Shoonti" in Kannada language[Karnataka], Allam in Telugu, Inji in Tamil and Malayalam, Alay in Marathi and Adrak in Hindi and Urdu. Fresh ginger is one of the main spices used for making pulse and lentil curries and other vegetable preparations. It is used fresh to spice tea especially in winter. Also, ginger powder is used in certain food preparations that are made particularly for expecting women and feeding mothers, the most popular one being Katlu which is a mixture of gum resin, ghee, nuts and sugar.
In south India, ginger is used in the production of a candy called Inji-murappa ("ginger candy" from Tamil). This candy is mostly sold by vendors to bus passengers in bus stops and in small tea shops as a locally produced item. Candied ginger is also very famous around these parts. Additionally, in Tamil Nadu, especially in the Tanjore belt, a variety of ginger which is less spicy is used when tender to make fresh pickle with the combination of lemon juice or vinegar, salt and tender green chillies. This kind of pickle was generally made before the invention of refrigeration and stored for a maximum of 4-5 days. The pickle gains a mature flavor when the juices cook the ginger over the first 24 hours. Ginger is also added as a flavoring in tea.
In Japan, ginger is pickled to make beni shoga and gari or grated and used raw on tofu or noodles. It is also made into a candy called shoga no satozuke.
In Myanmar, ginger is used in a salad dish called gyin-tho, which consists of shredded ginger preserved in oil, and a variety of nuts and seeds.
Indonesia has a famous beverage that called Wedang Jahe, which is made from ginger and palm sugar; Indonesians also use ground ginger root, called jahe or djahe, as a frequent ingredient in local recipes.
In traditional Korean kimchi, ginger is finely minced and added to the ingredients of the spicy paste just before the fermenting process.
In South East Asia, the flower of a type of ginger is used in cooking. (questionable as fact) This unopened flower is known in the Malay language as Bunga Kantan, and is used in salads and also as garnish for sour-savoury soups, like Assam Laksa.
In the Ivory Coast, ginger is ground and mixed with orange, pineapple and lemon to produce a juice called Nyamanku.
Medical uses of Ginger
The medical form of ginger historically was called "Jamaica ginger"; it was classified as a stimulant and carminative, and used frequently for dyspepsia and colic. It was also frequently employed to disguise the taste of medicines. Ginger is on the FDA's 'generally recognized as safe' list, though it does interact with some medications, including warfarin. Ginger is contraindicated in people suffering from gallstones as the herb promotes the release of bile from the gallbladder. Ginger may also decrease joint pain from arthritis, though studies on this have been inconsistent, and may have blood thinning and cholesterol lowering properties that may make it useful for treating heart disease.
The characteristic odor and flavor of ginger root is caused by a mixture of zingerone, shoagoles and gingerols, volatile oils that compose about one to three percent of the weight of fresh ginger. In laboratory animals, the gingerols increase the motility of the gastrointestinal tract and have analgesic, sedative, antipyretic and antibacterial properties.
Similar species of Ginger
Myoga (Zingiber mioga Roscoe) appears in Japanese cuisine; the flower buds are the part eaten.
Another plant in the Zingiberaceae family, galangal, is used for similar purposes as ginger in Thai cuisine. Galangal is also called Thai ginger. Also referred to as galangal, fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda), or Chinese ginger or the Thai krachai, is used in cooking and medicine.
A dicotyledonous native species of eastern North America, Asarum canadense, is also known as "wild ginger", and its root has similar aromatic properties, but it is not related to true ginger. The plant also contains aristolochic acid, a carcinogenic compound.
Ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/
6-10 Top Health Benefits of Herbal Tea
There are lots of reasons why I enjoy a cup of herbal tea (both hot and cold) : I love the aroma of various flavors of tea; holding onto a hot tea mug warms my hands on a cold winter morning; sipping tea in front of the fireplace is a great way to relax. And those are just the feel-good reasons. If you're not drinking tea yet, read up on these 10 ways tea does your body good and then see if you're ready to change your Starbucks order!
Let's go for 6-10 Top Health Benefits of Herbal Tea (continued from 1-5)
6. Herbal Tea bolsters your immune defenses.
Drinking herbal tea may help your body's immune system fight off infection. When 21 volunteers drank either five cups of herbal tea or coffee each day for four weeks, researchers saw higher immune system activity in the blood of the tea drinkers.
7. Herbal Tea protects against cancer.
Thank the polyphenols, the antioxidants found in herbal tea, once again for their cancer-fighting effects. While the overall research is inconclusive, there are enough studies that show the potential protective effects of drinking tea to make adding tea to your list of daily beverages.
8. Herbal Tea helps keep you hydrated.
Caffeinated beverages, including tea, used to be on the list of beverages that didn't contribute to our daily fluid needs. Since caffeine is a diuretic and makes us pee more, the thought was that caffeinated beverages couldn't contribute to our overall fluid requirement. However, recent research has shown that the caffeine really doesn't matter -- tea and other caffeinated beverages definitely contribute to our fluid needs. The only time the caffeine becomes a problem as far as fluid is concerned is when you drink more than five or six cups of a caffeinated beverage at one time.
9. Herbal Tea is calorie-free.
Tea doesn't have any calories, unless you add sweetener or milk. Consuming even 250 fewer calories per day can result in losing one pound per week. If you're looking for a satisfying, calorie-free beverage, tea is a top choice.
10. Herbal Tea increases your metabolism.
Lots of people complain about a slow metabolic rate and their inability to lose weight. Green tea has been shown to actually increase metabolic rate so that you can burn 70 to 80 additional calories by drinking just five cups of green tea per day. Over a year's time you could lose eight pounds just by drinking green tea. Of course, taking a 15-minute walk every day will also burn calories.
Ref : http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com
By : Lynn Grieger
1-5 Top Health Benefits of Herbal Tea
There are lots of reasons why I enjoy a cup of herbal tea (hot or cold) : I love the aroma of various flavors of tea; holding onto a hot tea mug warms my hands on a cold winter morning; sipping tea in front of the fireplace is a great way to relax. And those are just the feel-good reasons. If you're not drinking tea yet, read up on these 10 ways tea does your body good and then see if you're ready to change your Starbucks order!
1. Herbal Tea contains antioxidants.
Like the Rust-Oleum paint that keeps your outdoor furniture from rusting, tea's antioxidants protect your body from the ravages of aging and the effects of pollution.
2. Herbal Tea has less caffeine than coffee.
Coffee usually has two to three times the caffeine of tea (unless you're a fan of Morning Thunder, which combines caffeine with mate, an herb that acts like caffeine in our body). An eight-ounce cup of coffee contains around 135 mg caffeine; tea contains only 30 to 40 mg per cup. If drinking coffee gives you the jitters, causes indigestion or headaches or interferes with sleep -- switch to herbal tea.
3. Herbal Tea may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Unwanted blood clots formed from cholesterol and blood platelets cause heart attack and stroke. Drinking tea may help keep your arteries smooth and clog-free, the same way a drain keeps your bathroom pipes clear. A 5.6-year study from the Netherlands found a 70 percent lower risk of fatal heart attack in people who drank at least two to three cups of black tea daily compared to non-tea drinkers.
4. Herbal Tea protects your bones.
It's not just the milk added to tea that builds strong bones. One study that compared tea drinkers with non-drinkers, found that people who drank tea for 10 or more years had the strongest bones, even after adjusting for age, body weight, exercise, smoking and other risk factors. The authors suggest that this may be the work of tea's many beneficial phytochemicals.
5. Herbal Tea gives you a sweet smile.
One look at the grimy grin of Austin Powers and you may not think drinking tea is good for your teeth, but think again. It's the sugar added to it that's likely to blame for England's bad dental record. Tea itself actually contains fluoride and tannins that may keep plaque at bay. So add unsweetened tea drinking to your daily dental routine of brushing and flossing for healthier teeth and gums.
Please continued... '6-10 Top Health Benefits of Herbal Tea'
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By : Lynn Grieger
Ginger Herbal Drinking
Ginger is a calming and soothing flavour with a touch of a bite to it that helps to keep me alert and calm. Sometimes I prefer to have Ginger Tea in the after noon for relaxing.
In Thailand, Ginger is commonly herb used to help an upset stomach, motion or travel sickness or general low-grade fevers. It is also excellent for nausea and for warming you up when you feel cold. Ginger is reputed to help ward off colds or improve your recovery time.
Other benefits of ginger include :
- digestive aid
- circulation booster
- flatulence, colic or indigestion relief
- blood sugar reduction
- increases perspiration
- soothes menstrual pain
- helps reduce sinusitis and throat soreness
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons ginger, slice it thinly in small pieces
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar (up to your taste)
Cooking Instructions : Ginger Herbal Tea
Pour the boiled water into a teapot that you have already placed the freshly sliced ginger into.
Then, put the lid on the teapot to stop the pot cooling down too quickly and to keep the aromatic ingredients in the tea, steep for 10 - 15 minutes. (There are many ways to cook Ginger Herbal Tea but I think these is so easy for us!!!)
Strain the tea after steeping or boiling and serve.
Drink hot, at room temperature or cold. (as preferred)
Lemonglass Herbal Drinking
I've tried lemongrass iced tea for the first time when I studied in high school. It's vary great for me, I fell in love with it!!! And I think this tea is very easy to have!!! You can try it without you knowing it. Smell it and taste it and you will most likely realize it's an old friend.
Furthermore, it is believed by many to be an herbal remedy, helping with stomach problems, arthritis, and containing anti-oxidants. Being a mild sedative, it can also help one to relax.
In Thailand, Lemongrass Tea is used as a therapy for colds, congestion, fever, cough, sore throat and laryngitis. It has a pleasant citrus taste and one of the best herb for killing stress. As a hot herb, lemongrass tea is use as a digestion stimulant in cases of flatulence, indigestion, and constipation. In the hill-tribes villages, fresh lemongrass also used as a general tonic, for bone and joint pain, and topically for sprains, bruises, and sore muscles.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemongrass, chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar (up to your taste)
Cooking Instructions : Lemongrass Herbal Tea
In the teapot with boiling water, add lemongrass and steep for 8 - 10 minutes.
Then, strain into the mug and allow to cool, sweeten to taste.
Makes up one glass of tea, serve over ice.
Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup (Tom Yam Kung)
Tom Yam Kung is the most famous of all Thai soups with many herbs (I'm very love in it!!!). It's hot and sour soup with shrim. In my opinion, it's very easy to cook and you can found many Thai herbs here. Let's go...
Ingredients
- 200 g shrim or prawns
- 3-4 cups chicken stock
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon glass, thinly sliced
- 5-7 sliced galangals
- 1/2 cup straw mushroom, halved or whole
- 3-4 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
- 4-5 crushed fresh Thai Chili Peppers (depends on your taste)
- 7-8 coriander leaves (for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons roasted chili in oil
Cooking Instructions
Rinse the prawns and shell and de-vein them without removing the tails.
In a boiling pot with chicken stock, add the garlic, lemon grass, galangals, kaffir lime leaves, and fish sauce to the stock, then the mushrooms and chili peppers. Cook gently for 2-3 minutes.
Then, add the shrimp to the soup, and reheat to boiling. When the shrimp are cooked, place the lime juice and roasted chili in oil in a serving bowl. Pour the soup into the bowl, stir.
Garnish with the coriander leaves, and serve.
Italian Potatoes with Onion and Rosemary
For this recipe, I didn't use to cook it but Rosemary is one of herb interested me!!! I think this recipe is useful for people who love herb and have Rosemary on your site.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 pounds baking potatoes (about 4 potatoes), scrubbed, peeled, and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
- 10 ounces yellow onion (about 1 large onion), peeled and thinly sliced (about 13/4 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
Slice the potatoes for this crisp pancake as thin as possible, and don't worry if they break up as you slice. Be sure to cook them until both sides are browned and as crusty as they can be without getting burned.
If the notion of flipping the whole pancake at once seems a bit daunting, quarter it in the skillet and turn each quarter individually with a spatula.
Cook the potatoes in a microwave oven at full power for 7 to 8 minutes, until fork-tender. (You can also boil the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes in 4 cups of water to which 2 teaspoons of salt have been added.) Set the potatoes aside until cool enough to handle.
Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. In the hot skillet, combine the onion, garlic, and wine. Stir to combine thoroughly and cook for about 15 minutes, until the onion is very soft.
Add the potatoes, parsley, and rosemary. Mix well and mash with the back of a wooden spoon to form a large pancake. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Raise the heat to medium and cook for about 15 minutes, until the potatoes are browned and somewhat crusty underneath. Position a plate upside down over the pan, flip the pancake out onto the plate so that the cooked side is up, and then slide it back into the pan. Cook for about 15 minutes more, until the second side is crusty.
Fat per serving = 0.44 g.
Calories per serving = 327.5
Ref : www.gardenguides.com
Herbal Ball - Ingredients
Ingredients of Herbal Ball
The herbs are air dried, or mixed fresh in a specific ratio and bound in unbleached cotton cloth. It's contains Zingiber Cassumunar, Turmeric, Citrus Hystrix, Citronella Grass,Tamarind Leaf , Ginger , Borneo Camphor, Menthol, Etc.
Benefits of some of the ingredients of Herbal Ball
Plai(in Thai)
Plai has a known anti-inflammatory property. Some Specific uses are for relieving sprains, muscle pain, wound healing and colds. The portion of the plant used is the rhizome stem. Plai is in the ginger family.
Kha-min(in Thai) or Tumeric
Tumeric is an anti-bacterial and anti-microbial, with specific use in the case of itching, infected wounds or to improve the appearance of the skin. The part of the plant used is the rhizome. Tumeric is yellow in color.
Ta-kali (in Thai) or Lemon Grass
Ta-khaki is found effective for healing fungal and bacterial infections. The part of the plant used is its leaf.
Puew Makrut (in Thai) or Kaffir Lime Peel
Kaffir lime is used to treat dry skin and damaged hair and dandruff. It is a natural cleanser and a deodorizer. The rind
of the fruit is used.
Kara Boon (in Thai) or Camphor
Kara Boon is a diaphoretic which is good for asthma and upper respiratory problems. The part of the tree used is the leaf.
Usage of Herbal Ball
Herbal Compress, Therapeutic massage, holistic health treatment
Application of Herbal Ball
To reduce tendon and joint swelling and muscle pain. Massage the herbal ball on the body and neck to stimulate blood flow nerve stimulation and to relax your body.
Direction of Herbal Ball
Steam Body herbal ball first then massage on painful parts of the body, swollen joints, or muscles.
Herbal Ball - History and Literature
History and Literature of Herbal Ball
In a text known as Pra Osoth Pra Narai, written from 1660 - 1687, Herbal Ball was applied locally for pain relief and was described to have the Physiological effect.
In 1832, His Majesty King Rama V ordered that a complete record of Thai healing practices be documented.
Thai healing occurred at the temple known as Wat Pho, also known as Wat Pra Chetupon Vimol Mungklala Ram. At this time, Herbal Ball was described to have therapeutic effects on pain and possibly for urinary tract problems.
The Younger brother of His Majesty King Rama III, know as Krome Praya Dumrong Rajanuparp initiated a third reference to the ancient wisdom of Herbal Ball. He appointed the head of the Vejasamosorn School, Praya Pisanuprasatveija, to supervise the documentation of all Thai Traditional Medicine into the medical bible known as "the Sart Songkraow ". It had two volumes, "Pat Sart Songkraow ", Which literally means " the practice of providing respectful healing to all people ". This text was stored in the Royal Library, which was known as Hor Pra Samud Vachiaryarn. At that time, Herbal Ball was also described to have therapeutic effects on muscle pain.
In 2002, the Thai Ministry of Public Health (MOPH ) and the Department for Development for Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Development, and Foundation of Thai Traditional Medicine Development produced a book on multiple traditional medicines including Herbal Ball, They stated that Herbal Ball can be used as an anti - inflammatory, local analgesic and muscle relaxant, and that it improves range of motion and local circulation.
Usage of Herbal Ball
Herbal Compress, Therapeutic massage, holistic health treatment
Application of Herbal Ball
To reduce tendon and joint swelling and muscle pain. Massage the herbal ball on the body and neck to stimulate blood flow nerve stimulation and to relax your body.
Direction of Herbal Ball
Steam Body herbal ball first then massage on painful parts of the body, swollen joints, or muscles.
Ref : http://thaihotstem.com
Herbal Ball
Herbal Ball, or Thai herbal ball, or Luk pra kob (in Thai)
Herbal Ball is a round ball of treatment special herbs inside. The blend of medicinal herbs is wrapped in cotton and applied to the body as a hot compress for the relief of pain and inflammation, and to nourish and soften the skin.
Herbal Ball treatment has been used in Thailand for over 400 years, as evidenced by the following historical evidence.
Usage of Herbal Ball
Herbal Compress, Therapeutic massage, holistic health treatment
Application of Herbal Ball
To reduce tendon and joint swelling and muscle pain. Massage the herbal ball on the body and neck to stimulate blood flow nerve stimulation and to relax your body.
Direction of Herbal Ball
Steam Body herbal ball first then massage on painful parts of the body, swollen joints, or muscles.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Description
Rosemary is an attractive evergreen shrub with pine needle-like leaves. It's trusses of blue flowers last through spring and summer in a warm, humid environment. It will grow to a height of between 3 and 5 feet.
Cultivation
Propagate from cuttings of the twisted wood of non-flowering branches in early summer, or layer established branches. Rosemary can also be grown from seed. Choose a sheltered position and well-drained soil, and allow the plant lots of sun. The thick shrub tolerates clipping so that the size can be kept in check. In hot weather it will appreciate a good hosing down. In a warm climate it can remain in the same location for up to 30 years, but in climates where freezing temperatures are expected it is best grown in pots so that it can be brought indoors in winter.
History and Tradition
The botanical name Rosmarinus is derived form the old Latin for 'dew of the sea', a reference to its pale blue dew-like flowers and the fact that it is often grown near the sea. It is a symbol or remembrance and friendship, and is often carried by wedding couples as a sign of love and fidelity.
Tradition says that rosemary will grow for thirty-three years, until it reaches the height of Christ when he was crucified, then it will die. Sprigs of rosemary were placed under pillows at night to ward off evil spirits and bad dreams. The wood was used to make lutes and other musical instruments.
We continue to use rosemary in many of the same ways that our ancestors did: in potpourris to freshen the air, and in cosmetics, disinfectants and shampoos.
Rosemary for Remembrance
Scientists at the University of Cincinnati say that the scent of rosemary is an effective memory stimulant. This might make a nice potted plant for your desk at work, or where the kids do their homework!
Harvesting
The leaves can be harvested any time. Harvest no more than you can use fresh, as they loose most of their flavor when dried. 
Rosemary Remembrance Wreaths
Form heavy gage wire into the shape of a heart by twisting it into a circle about 8 inches in diameter, then pinching at the base and the top to form a heart. Bind slender sprays of rosemary to the heart-shaped frame with florists' wire. Decorate the rosemary heart with dried flowers and herbs, as shown. Rosebuds, also a symbol or remembrance, add a nice touch.
Medicinal Uses of Rosemary: Cancer Prevention Properties
Several studies done in the last several years show that oil from the leaves of the very plant sold as a spice for flavoring can help prevent the development of cancerous tumors in laboratory animals. One study, led by Chi-Tang Ho, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Food Science at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, showed that applying rosemary oil to the skin of experimental animals reduced their risk of cancer to half that found in animals that did not receive the application of oil. In other studies by the same research team, animals whose diets contained some rosemary oil had about half the incidence of colon cancer or lung cancer compared with animals not eating rosemary. And researchers at the University of Illinois in Urbana found that rosemary cut by half the incidence of breast cancer in animals at high risk for developing the disease. Future studies will demonstrate whether these properties extend to humans as well.
Though these experiments have used rosemary oil to test the effectiveness in preventing cancer, the oil should not be taken internally. Even small doses can cause stomach, kidney and intestinal problems, and large amounts may be poisonous. Use a tea instead. Pregnant women should not use the herb medicinally, although it's okay to use it as a seasoning.
Other Medicinal Properties of Rosemary
Rosemary helps to relax muscles, including the smooth muscles of the digestive tract and uterus. Because of this property it can be used to soothe digestive upsets and relieve menstrual cramps. When used in large amounts it can have the opposite effect, causing irritation of the intestines and cramps. A tea made form the leaves is also taken as a tonic for calming nerves and used as an antiseptic.
Rosemary makes a pleasant-tasting tea. Use one teaspoon of crushed dried leaves in a cup of boiling water and steep for ten minutes.
Cosmetic Uses of Rosemary
Use an infusion as a rinse to lighten blond hair, and to condition and tone all hair. Try mixing an infusion half and half with shampoo to strengthen hair.
An infusion can also be used as an invigorating toner and astringent. Rosemary added to a bath strengthens and refreshes, especially when used following an illness.
Culinary Uses of Rosemary
Rosemary and lamb go well together. Make slits in lamb for roasting and tuck in sprigs of the herb. Place larger sprigs over chops for grilling and use chopped leaves sparingly in soups and stews. Use rosemary in bouquets garnis and sparingly with fish and in rice dishes.
Recipe
Italian Potatoes with Onion and Rosemary
Other Uses of Rosemary
Use the dried leaves as potpourri and in sachets to scent clothes and linen and deter moths.
Rosmary is grown as a companion plant for cabbage, beans carrots and sage. It helps to deter cabbage moths, bean beetles and carrot flies.
From : www.gardenguides.com
Garden Herbs and How to grow - Rosemary
Rosemery , or Perennial , or Rosemarinus Offinalis
With thin, dark green leaves and pale blue flowers, Rosemary is a popular and attractive herb. It is an evergreen shrub that grows 3-6 feet tall.
Rosemary is a member of the mint family. It grow wild in the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial in warm areas. But, it is susceptible to frost and therefore, is grown as an annual in many parts of the country.
Young plants can be grown like houseplants until they get big. Then, move them outside to their permanent summer home. They will look and grow well in your garden, along the house, or in big containers.
Propagation
Rosemary are grown from seed. The seed is hard to start. Soak the seeds in water a few hours before planting. We recommend starting it indoors on propagation mats to improve germination success. Start them indoors six weeks before the last frost. If you want to grow and enjoy them as houseplants, start them indoors even earlier. After they sprout, place them in a warm, sunny window.
When transplanting outdoors, space plants three feet or more apart. In warm areas where there is no frost or freezes, pick a place where you want it to grow for many years.
How to Grow Rosemary Shrubs
Rosemary are very easy to grow evergreen shrubs. They prefer full sun to partial shade. They will do well in almost any soil. They tolerate dry soil conditions and drought. They should not require water during droughts, but add water if they appear to wilt. They usually do not require fertilizer.
Once your Rosemary reaches a couple of feet, don't hesitate to bring out the shears and shape it. Be creative if you dare!
Harvest leaves and use fresh, as needed, in the summer. As autumn arrives, pick leaves in the morning when the oils are at their peak. Spread leaves out to dry in a cool, well ventilated area. Or, pick and freeze immediately.
Main Cooking Uses
The leaves are used fresh, dried, or frozen in many recipes. It commonly is used on meats (beef, chicken, ribs), stews, sauces, and soups.
Brew some fresh Rosemary in tea, adding a few fresh or dried leaves.
Medicinal/Other Uses
Rosemary has been used to treat both stomach aches and headaches. It is also believed to aid in memory retention.
The oil of Rosemary is used in perfumes and cosmetics. It has also been used as a moth repellent.
Ref : www.gardenersnet.com
Garden Herbs and How to grow - Mint
Mint, or Perennial, or Mentha piperita
If you are looking for a complete listing of Mint species, you won't find it here. There are over 3,500 species! So, let's focus on the two most common mints. There's no surprise here. The most common mints are Peppermint and Spearmint. And, best of all, you can grow them with ease!
Most mints are natives of the Mediterranean region. They are hardy perennial plants, and they are very easy to grow. They have bright green leaves on bushy plants. Flowers include white, blue and pink. Once planted, mints will come back year, after year, after year. They require little or no maintenance, too. They will however, take over the garden if allowed. So, some effort is required to control them from spreading. Most varieties grow 12-24 inches.
Mints are great in herb gardens, in beds along the house, or in containers. Mints can be grown indoors as houseplants.
Did you know?
The mint family includes Marjoram, Rosemary and Sage. And, approximately 3,497 more.
Propagation
Mint is grown from seed. Get an early start planting it indoors as a houseplant. Or, directly sow seeds into your garden in the spring. Space seedlings or thin plants to 12" to 18" apart
Established plants are prolific propagaters, producing suckers in the second and following years. They can also be grown from cuttings.
How to Grow Peppermint, Spearmint and other Mints
Mint is simply too easy to grow. They thrive in sun or partial shade. They will do well in average soils. Mint withstands droughts, and heat very well. Chances are, you will not have to water them during a drought. Fertilizer is not usually required, except in the poorest of soils.
Mints are aggressive growers, crowding out other plants if given the chance. Give them plenty of space away from other plants in your garden. Or, better still, put in a border edging.
Harvest leaves at any time. They can be used fresh, dried, or frozen. Pick them in the morning when the oils are strongest. Spread leaves out to dry in a cool and ventilated area.
Tip Mint has a very strong, overpowering scent. Once dried, store it in an air-tight container, away from other herbs.
Main Uses
The oils in mint are in glands in the leaves. Crushing them release the oils and the pleasant, strong, and soothing flavor.
Mints and oils of mints are used for oils, used in cookies, teas, candies, jellies, chewing gum, flavoring for medicines, toothpaste, ice cream, liqueurs, and much more.
Medicinal Uses
Mint is often used to sooth upset stomaches and on occasion, for toothaches. It has also been used for headaches.
Ref : www.gardenersnet.com
Garden Herbs and How to grow - Garlic
Garlic
Garlic is one of the more heralded vegetables and herb in your garden. Plant garlic cloves in the fall, and you will harvest garlic bulbs in late spring. Home grown, freshly harvested garlic bulbs, are much stronger than those found in stores. It can be cooked and eaten by itself as a delicious food.
Garlic is one of herb that simple and easy to grow. Anybody, make that everybody, can learn how to grow garlic. Plant it in just about any slightly rich soil, in a partly to mostly sunny location and it will thrive. And, best of all, it takes little space. It can even be grown amidst your flower garden if you are short on space.
It is most commonly used as a spice or herb. It is used in recipes around the world. Perhaps it is best known for it's use in Italian, Chinese, and Oriental cooking. It's roots can be traced to Central Asia.
Garlic does not stake it's claim to fame on cooking alone. It is also widely used in organic gardening. It's strong odor is a natural repellent to many insect pests. In addition, garlic was believed to have the power to ward off demons and vampires.
Medicinal Value
Since ancient times, Garlic has been hailed for it's medicinal value. It was used to treat a wide variety of ails. Current research suggests it aids in lowering cholesterol, reducing cardiovascular disease and even cancer prevention. Some studies suggest garlic also helps to relieve cold and flu symptoms.
Varieties
Regular Garlic : White or purple varieties
Elephant Garlic : Slightly milder in taste, but about twice the size of regular garlic. Elephant garlic is not only good for spicing up food, but can be cooked by itself. Cooked or grilled, it takes on a very mild taste. Eat it by itself, or spread it on a piece of Italian bread.
How to Grow Garlic
Garlic root forms a bulb comprising several segments called cloves. Separate the cloves, and plant them in the fall for a spring crop. They will begin to grow and take root until snow covers the ground. In the spring they will start growing again, and will be harvestable in late spring to early summer.
Garlic will not tell you when it is thirsty. Make sure to water regularly, as dry weather arrives. Add a little general purpose fertilizer in the fall ,and a couple of times in the spring.
Insects and Pests
Garlic is resistant to most pests. It's odor wards off many insects. However, on occasion, maggots will be a problem.
Try garlic near your roses to ward off aphids and Japanese Beetles.
Disease
Garlic is resistant to most forms of disease.
Harvest and Storage
Pull garlic after the tops have fallen over and dried. (Although you can begin to pick them as soon as a bulb starts to form.). Wash them off ,and leave them to dry in the sun for a day or two.
You can weave the stalks into a braid and hang them for future use. Or, you can cut the stalk off and store them in a cool, dry place. Properly stored, it will keep over the winter months.
Hardiness
Garlic is among the hardiest of plants. It is resistant to cold. It goes dormant over the winter like winter wheat or lawns, but does not die. Once spring arrives, it begins to grow with the first warm days of late winter or early spring. It is not harmed by frost, freezes or even snow.
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Garden Herbs and How to grow - Basil
Basil
Basil herb is among the most popular plants in the home herb garden. It is about as easy to grow as any plant can be. The Basil plant is attractive, with many varieties to choose from. Among them, are varieties stealing a bit of flavor from anise, cinnamon, lemon and licorice. There are spice varieties and sweet ones, too. Take your pick, but make sure to include one or two varieties of this popular herb.
Basil grows 10-12 inches tall It is a bushy plant with tooth edged leaves. The leaves are varying shades of green to dark green, depending upon variety. Fragrant, purplish white flowers grow on tall spikes. These attractive flowers are sometimes used in bouquets. They are popular with bees too.
In the kitchen, the many varieties of Basil finds it's way into a huge number of recipes around the world. None are more popular though, than the many Italian recipes.
Basil grows well in herb gardens, flower gardens, containers and pots. They make a good indoor plant in a sunny window. Try growing them indoors over the winter.
Propagation
Basil are grown from seed. It is popular started indoors in containers first. Started early and placed in a sunny window, many lucky gardeners will be using the Basil leaves before others have even planted them outdoors. Basil can also be directly seeded into your garden after all danger of frost.
Space seedlings or thin plants to 10" apart, in rows two feet apart. Some gardeners will grow just a few plants in clumps. They will tolerate a little crowding.
How to Grow
Basil is very easy to grow. They prefer full sun. They do well in average soils and tolerate dry soil conditions.
Water them during dry periods, at least once a week.
Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a season.
Harvest leaves and stems. Rinse well, then dry them in a cool, dry place. Make sure they are completely dried before storing. Or, you can freeze basil for later use.
Main Cooking Uses
Basil shines in kitchens around the world. From Thailand to the Mediterranean to the United States, there is no shortage of recipes.
Basil is a standard in pizzas, spaghetti sauces, and pestos. Basil ads flavor to cheeses, soups omelets, and salads. It is also used fresh for sliced tomatoes, as a garnish, or for flavoring meats, and cooked in stir-fries.
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Ground Pork Salad
One dish I prefer to eat is "Ground Pork Salad". This dish made from pork with elements of hot spicy, sour flavours and seasoning sauces.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup coarsely pork
- 1 tablespoon shallot, sliced
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves
- 3-4 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons roasted rice powder
- 1/2 tablespoon coarsely chilli
Cooking Instructions
In a boiling pan over high heat with chicken stock, add the meat and cook for 1-2 minutes, tossing often to break up the meat and cook. Then, transfer the meat to a medium bowl, leaving most of the liquid behide. Add all of the remaining ingredients into the bowl, stir to combine evering well. Test and adjust seasoning as needed. (I prefer the sour flavour.) Finally, left them into a serving plate and garnish (as pleasure).
Garden Herbs and How to grow - Anise
Anise
Those of us growing Anise Herb do so for the fresh and popular flavor of licorice. Anise is native to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, where is grown as a cash crop. You can also find Anise growing wild in fields. It is related to caraway and dill.
The Anise herb plant has lacy leaves, and heads of white flowers that give way to seeds containing tasty oils. When in bloom, Anise provides a profusion of flowers. And that's good, because the flowers produce the seeds that produce the oils that tastes so good! It grows 18-24".
Propagation
Anise are grown from seed. Directly sow seeds into your garden. Sow seeds early in the season, and cover lightly with soil. Space seedlings, or thin plants to 18" apart in rows 12 inches apart.
How to Grow
Anise is easy to grow. They prefer full sun and a well drained soil. They will do well in average soils, and tolerate dry soil conditions. Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week. Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a season.
Harvest flower heads after seeds have formed, and the flower head has died. Extract seeds and dry them in a cool, dry location.
Main Cooking Uses
The oils are extracted from the seeds.
Use leaves in salads, seeds in baking, cookies, pastries, cheese, and candies. Also used to flavor oils and liqueurs.
Leaves and flowers can also be used as a garnish.
Medicinal Applications
Anise is often used to treat stomachaches.
Ref : www.gardenersnet.com
Herbs and Aromatherapy - History
Aromatheraphy is the art and science of treating human illness with essential oils. These volatile essences of plants and flowers have been used for healing for many thousand of years, allied with touch, taste and smell. The history of Aromatheraphy is a history of humanity is relationship with the natural world and our own five senses.
What is Aromatheraphy?
Aromatheraphy is a modern name for the ancient knowledge of healing and improving health using fragrant, natural ingredients. These ingredients, called essential oils, are found in herb, plants, flowers, fruits and the bark, roots or resin of some trees.
Essential oils give the aroma to the plant, but they also contain dozens of complex chemicals that seem to do everything from beautifying skin of speeding healing to putting you to sleep or numbing a headache even if you think you have never come across these oils before, all of us are affected.
By them each day, every time you peel a pomelo, the essential oil squirts out of the tiny pockets in the peel and, because it is so volatile, instantly, evaporates into the air releasing its bittersweet, tangy, citrus smell. And whether you notice or not, the pomelo oil has a refreshing but relaxing effect.
When you take flowers to someone who is ill in hospital you are using Aromatheraphy to help them feel better. The essential oils that give the smell to a bouquet of jasmine, roses, geranium and lavender, for instance, all contain chemicals that relax the nervous system and instantly improve spirits.
When you use pure essential oils though, the beneficial properties are more concentrated, and have a greater effect on both mind and body than you get from just sniffing a bunch of flowers. So learning how you can use these essential oils with give you the means to be healthier, happier and more in control of every area of you life.
Modern History
Up until the early 1900s, essential oils were the strongest medicine available. A shift began with the development of powerful coal tar the derivatives and preparation. This was the beginning of pharmacology and allopathic medicine. The modern father of Aromatheraphy is considered to be Dr.Rene Maurice Gattefosse. He was a French chemist who worked in his family, perfume laboratory. One day
When he suffered a severe burn from an explosion in the laboratory, he was quickly thrust his injured hand into a container of lavender oil and was amazed to notice the immediate decrease in pain and subsequently observed a rapid healing with no scarring. So he was impressed by this experience that he dedicated a rapid healing with no scarring. So impressed was he by this experience that he dedicated the rest of his life to researching, discovering the therapeutic properties of essential oils on the most scientific basic. He first joined the word Aromatheraphy and published a book by that name in 1937.
A French medical doctor, Dr. Jean Valnet, was greatly influenced by Gattefosse is work. During the Second World War, he experienced success treating war injuries with antiseptic essential oil solution. In 1964, he published a book called "Aromatheraphy Treatment of Illnesses" by the Essence of plants. And he responsible for training over 1000 French Physicians currently using essentials oils in their practice. Essential oils have been accepted as valid therapy in France, and a prescription for essential oils can be filled at the local pharmacy and paid for by insurance.
Numerous experiments have proven the antiseptic qualities of essential oils (i.e. thyme is eight time more powerful than phenol). Russian researchers have verified the stimulation of liver digestive processes by rose oil Italian researchers have verified the psychological effects of essential oil. The anti-viral and anti-fungal properties create the most exciting application possibilities as medicine has little to offer for the treatment of virus. One of Dr. Valnet is students, Margaret Mallory, further developed the modern use of essential oils in massage therapy and skin care in England.
Victoria Edwards, Kust Schnaubelt and Marcelle Lavaber founded the American Aromatheraphy Association in 1987. They and Robert Tissrand are largely responsible for the spread of Aromatheraphy in the United States.
The use of Aromatheraphy continues to increase in the U.S., as people become aware of the limitation of modern medicine, the importance of self-care, and the high potency of essential oils.
From : www.thaiherbclub.com
Herbs in The Garden - Rosemary
Rosemary is a hardy evergreen-shrub but will die if temperature drops below 5 degrees to 10 degrees F. It normally grows 4 to 6 feet tall and produces gray-green foliage and pale blue flowers. It grows best in dry, sunny areas.
Food application of herb
The leaves are used fresh, dried, or frozen in many recipes. It commonly is used on meats (beef, chicken, ribs), stews, sauces, and soups. Brew some fresh Rosemary in tea, adding a few fresh or dried leaves.
Medical application of herb
Rosemary has been used to treat both stomach aches and headaches. It is also believed to aid in memory retention. The oil of Rosemary is used in perfumes and cosmetics. It has also been used as a moth repellent.
Herbs in The Garden - Mint
Mint of many different kinds are grown including spearmint, peppermint and orange mint. All these mints are hardy perennials and are among the easiest and most popular garden mints. They may be started from seed but cuttings are recommended. Mints prefer sun but will withstand shade. They are true perennials but mint beds should be renewed every 3 to 4 years. Mints are harvested for their stems and leaves and the more frequent the harvest the better the plant grows. Remove stalks before they go to seed.
Food application of herb
Mints and oils of mints are used for oils, used in cookies, teas, candies, jellies, chewing gum, flavoring for medicines, toothpaste, ice cream, liqueurs, and much more.
Medical application of herb
Mint is often used to sooth upset stomaches and on occasion, for toothaches. It has also been used for headaches.
Herbs in The Garden - Garlic
Garlic is simple and easy to grow. Plant it in just about any slightly rich soil, in a partly to mostly sunny location and it will thrive. And, best of all, it takes little space. It can even be grown amidst your flower garden if you are short on space. Garlic is a perennial herb with a globose bulb containing 5 - 15 cloves, covered by white or mauve-tinged skin. The plant has flat leaves and produces an umbel of green-white to pink flowers, with a deciduous spathe, that appear in summer.
Food application of herb
Garlic is actually important ingredient in Thai food and found in every recipe prior to fry vegetables and meat. It is also unable to be missed in soup and chilli paste and as well spicy salad. This is including the pickled garlic, garlic plants and fried chopped garlic to sprinkle the food.
Medical application of herb
Since ancient times, Garlic has been hailed for it's medicinal value. It was used to treat a wide variety of ails. Current research suggests it aids in lowering cholesterol, reduces blood pressure, reducing cardiovascular disease and even cancer prevention. Some studies suggest garlic also helps to relieve cold and flu symptoms.
Herbs in The Garden - Basil
Basil is an annual which grows about 2 feet tall with leafy, light-green foliage. It produces tiny white flowers often tinged in lavender. This is an easy herb to grow. Plant it in the spring after the last frost or sow it indoors and transplant it in the garden. It grows best in full sun.
Food application of herb
Basil is a standard in pizzas, spaghetti sauces, and pestos. Basil ads flavor to cheeses, soups omelets, and salads. It is also used fresh for sliced tomatoes, as a garnish, or for flavoring meats, and cooked in stir-fries.
Medical application of herb
Basil has been an herbal remedy, used for ages to treat diseases of the brain, heart, lungs, bladder or reviving vitality (when infused as a tea)
Herbs in The Garden - Anise
Anise is a slow-growing annual which flowers about 3 months after planting. It grows to a height of 2 feet and produces yellowish-white flowers in umbrella-like clusters. It will grow best in a deep, fertile soil in a sunny, warm location. It should be planted 6 to 10 inches apart in rows 2 to 3 feet apart. This herb is grown for its seeds which are ready for harvest about one month after bloom.
Food application of herb
Use leaves in salads, seeds in baking, cookies, pastries, cheese, and candies. Also used to flavor oils and liqueurs.Leaves and flowers can also be used as a garnish.
Medical application of herb
Aniseed is effective to help with colds, influenza,cough, bronchitis, sinusitis,relieving flatulence, promoting digestion, colic,relieving tension and irritation, restoring mental equilibrium, brighten the eyes and sweeten and freshen the breath
From : www.annforall.com
Herbal Teas
ASIATIC PENNYWORT or TIGER HERBAL
- refreshing tonic and cure of migrane
BAEL FRUIT
- aromatic tonic and antidiarrheic
CASSOD
- laxative and tranquilizing tea
CAT's WHISKER
- Anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive and urisolvent
GINGER
- carminative
LEMON GRASS
- anti-flatulent
LONGAN
- refreshingly sweet drink
MULBERRY GREEN TEA
- no caffeine, anti-thrombus
PANDANUS
- scented thirst-quenching tea
RINGWORM BUSH
- laxative
ROSELLE
- refreshing diuretic and expectorant tea
THUNBERGIA
- detoxicating tea
From : www.bcdherbs.com
Galangal
What is Galangal?
If you were to visit a my kitchen, you would most likely meet up with this gnarly-looking root and wonder what it could be. Though it looks a little like ginger, the skin is a different color-more red than brown. And if you were to slice it open, you would find the inside perfectly white (unlike ginger's yellow-tinted flesh). The cook of the house would tell you that the dense, but smooth-feeling root you hold in your hands is nothing other than "Galangal". Also known as Siamese Ginger, this root is an important ingredient in Asian cuisine, and also a spice with an interesting history that includes numerous medicinal properties and applications.
But first, what does galangal taste like? If you were to bite into this tuberous rhizome, you would be very surprised at the slightly sweet, "perfumy" taste and scent of it, not to mention the spiciness factor. While not exactly "hot" like a chili, galangal has a sharp pungency to it that will make you gasp and perhaps cough a little. Galangal can also be dried and powdered. When purchased in this form, it is often referred to as "Laos Powder"; however, as with most herbs, fresh is usually preferable to dried. In Thai cooking, fresh galangal adds flavor and depth to many dishes such as soups and curries as well as many other dishes. Interestingly, galangal is sometimes referred to cook as a "de-fisher", since it is known to help eliminate any unwanted "fishy" smells from shellfish and other seafood dishes.
History of Galangal
Galangal is now grown in most Southeast-Asian countries, but was first harvested for use in cooking and medicine in China and Java. But by the Middle Ages, galangal had traveled extensively, and was already in common use throughout Europe. Referred to as "the spice of life" by St. Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), galangal was, in fact, one of her favorite remedies. This famous herbalist used galangal to treat everything from deafness and heart disease to indigestion.
During the 13th-14th centuries, galangal was used by the Turkic peoples (who occupied much of present-day Russia) as a tea, and by the Arabs as a stimulant for their horses. It was used extensively throughout the East as a snuff for nasal infections, and in both Europe and Asia as an appetite stimulant and aphrodisiac.
Today, galangal is still in use in Russia, where it is used to make vinegars as well as liqueurs. It also has a thriving market in India, where it is not only valued as a spice but also as a perfume to make deodorants. Presently galangal remains, however, most commonly used in Southeast-Asian countries like Thailand, where the spice is not only a medicine, but has become part of the daily diet-which tells you how healthy Thai cuisine really is!
Health Benefits of Galangal
Galangal is commonly prescribed today by homeopaths, veterinarians, and other health care professionals and natural healers. It has been found effective as a remedy for the following ailments and conditions:
- indigestion and stomach complaints
- seasickness and motion sickness, including nausea
- ulcers and inflammation of the stomach
- rheumatism
- colds, flu, and fevers
- dementia
- bad breath
- diarrhea
- poor blood circulation, especially in hands and feet
- tumors (anti-tumor effect has been observed in mice)
From : www.currysimple.com
Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk and Galangal
One dish I love to eat & cook is "Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk and Galangal". It's a hot sweet soup made with milk, galangal, lemon grass and chicken. There are other versions made with seafood or tofu too. When I stayed at home, I plesure to cook "Chicken in Coconut Soup with Galangal" and "Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk, and Galangal". I love both of them !!!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup mushroom
- 1 tablespoon lemon glass, thinly sliced
- 5-7 sliced galangals
- 3-4 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
- 7-8 coriander leaves
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3-5 chiliess, thinly sliced
Cooking Instructions
In a boiling pot with chicken stock, pour coconut milk over a medium heat. Add galangal and lemon glass until boiling. Put chicken into them and cook. Add seasoning sauce (fish sauce and lime juice), chillies and kaffir lime leaves. Lift into a serving bowl with coriander leaves.
