As a seasoning, curry should be used in amounts of about 20 grams per time. When cooking dishes, it should be added later and not heated for too long to avoid affecting its flavor and nutrition. The usage methods for curry powder and curry blocks are different: When using curry powder or mixed spices, after briefly stir-frying onions, ginger, and garlic, you can sprinkle the powder or spices in and stir-fry to release the aroma, then add meat and vegetables, and add water to simmer and infuse the flavor. If using curry blocks that contain flour and oil, to prevent clumping and ensure they dissolve easily, it is best to first stir-fry the other ingredients, then add the curry blocks after the water comes to a boil. During simmering, remember to stir frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
High-quality curry is generally yellow or yellowish-brown, in a dry powder form, without clumping or impurities. Its taste is primarily savory and spicy, with a slight sour note and no off-flavors. Curry contains a lot of oil, so it should be stored in a sealed container and protected from moisture to prevent the aroma from dissipating. It should be noted that curry can be irritating to the stomach, so people with gastritis or ulcers should eat less of it, and it should be avoided when taking medication.
Curry is not only delicious but also beneficial to health. According to a new study from Canada, curcumin in curry has the effect of protecting the heart and preventing heart failure. For heart disease patients, curcumin in curry can prevent and reverse heart enlargement, thereby restoring heart function.
Because curcumin is a phenolic antioxidant, it helps control blood lipids and promote heat production, playing a certain preventive role in cardiovascular diseases. The American Association for Cancer Research points out that curcumin can also activate liver cells and inhibit cancer cells, which can play a certain role in preventing liver disease and cancer, and is beneficial for preventing Alzheimer's disease. In addition, curcumin can also accelerate wound healing and reduce scar formation.
In addition, curry also has the functions of warming the body, strengthening the spleen, warming the stomach, and stimulating appetite. It can also help people reduce the insulin response after a meal, promote energy metabolism, make people burn more calories, and promote fat oxidation, which is beneficial for preventing obesity. You can reap these benefits by eating curry three times a week or taking health supplements made from curry extract.