Curry not only stimulates the appetite but also helps prevent cancer.

Introduction: Curry is a common condiment in both Chinese and Western cuisine, made from a blend of various spices. It has a spicy and sweet flavor with a unique aroma, and is mainly used to cook beef, mutton, chicken, duck, crab, potatoes, cauliflower, soups, and stews. Is curry also on your dining table?

The main ingredients of curry are spicy spices such as turmeric powder, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and coriander seeds. They can promote the secretion of saliva and gastric juice, increase gastrointestinal motility, whet the appetite, and can also improve constipation, which is beneficial for intestinal health.

In addition, curry also helps with wound healing and prevents Alzheimer's disease. The American Institute for Cancer Research pointed out that curcumin in curry has the function of activating liver cells and inhibiting cancer cells.

Curried Tofu

Next, the editor will introduce two delicious curry dishes for everyone.

Curry Chicken Rice

Ingredients: Chicken, potatoes, carrots, onions, cooking oil, salt, curry powder.

Method:

1. Wash and cut the chicken into pieces, wash and cut the potatoes into cubes, dice the carrots, and cut the onions into pieces;

2. Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the chicken;

3. When the chicken is half-cooked, add the potatoes, carrots, onions, etc., to the pan and stir-fry with the chicken. Note: use more oil and add an appropriate amount of salt;

4. When the vegetables are partially cooked, add water to cover them, and simmer over low heat;

5. Mix the curry powder with a small amount of cold water (the amount of curry powder can be adjusted according to your own taste). When the vegetables are fully cooked, pour the mixture into the pot and stir well. You can also add curry while tasting the flavor;

6. After it comes to a boil, continue to simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, adjust the flavor to your liking, and then it's ready to be served;

7. Pour the prepared curry chicken and sauce over the rice.

Curry Chicken Rice

Dry-braised Curry Vegetables and Shrimp

Ingredients: Half a carrot, asparagus, onion, large shrimp, cooking wine, salt, curry powder, black peppercorns, starch.

Method:

1. Cut the carrots, asparagus, and onions into strips, and clean the large shrimp for later use;

2. Marinate the large shrimp with salt and cooking wine for 20 minutes, then add two spoonfuls of starch and mix well for later use;

3. Heat a small amount of oil in a pan, pan-fry the shrimp until the shells are red and the meat is white, then remove and set aside;

4. Leave the base oil in the pan, sauté the onions, then add the carrot strips and stir-fry for a moment, then add the asparagus and stir-fry together, adding a little salt for seasoning;

5. When the carrots and asparagus are slightly softened, add the large shrimp, one spoonful of cooking wine, one spoonful of curry powder, and a little black pepper, stir-fry evenly and it's ready to be served.

Curried Stew with Fresh Shrimp and Mixed Vegetables