Description of the plant cayenne pepper. What is included in its composition, what useful properties it has and what harm it can cause to the body. Contraindications to the use of spices. Cayenne pepper in cooking. Peperoni is not recommended for treating gastritis or ulcers on its own. First of all, you need to contact a qualified professional to determine how the cayenne pepper will affect the mucous membrane.
Absolute contraindications for cayenne pepper:
- If a person is prone to epileptic seizures, additional seizures may occur.
- Thrombophlebitis - due to the acceleration of blood supply, the venous walls are weakened.
- Easily excitable nervous system - due to the increased tone of blood vessels and arteries, unjustified irritability may occur.
- Diabetes mellitus - blood sugar levels rise significantly.
- Varicose veins - skin irritation may occur.
You should not eat foods that contain cayenne pepper before surgery. Accelerated microcirculation of blood can provoke a deterioration in the patient's well-being, cause bleeding.
Cayenne Pepper Recipes
In the culinary environment, cayenne pepper is a common spice. It is famous for being able to speed up metabolic processes and thereby stimulate weight loss.
There are such recipes for cayenne pepper, which are distinguished by their pungency and piquancy:
- Peperoni drink … Add 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 teaspoons of maple syrup to the container and pour 150 g of water. Then all the ingredients are mixed and cayenne pepper powder is added on the tip of a knife. The cocktail can be drunk both cold and hot.
- Chicken in orange marinade … The chicken fillet must be washed, dried and cut into small slices. To it add the juice of 2 freshly squeezed oranges, cayenne pepper and salt to taste. After that, the ingredients are placed in the refrigerator for several hours so that everything is absorbed. Then the marinated fillet is baked in the oven at a temperature of 150-160 degrees for about 35-40 minutes.
- Nachos chips … Wheat and corn flour are mixed in a container, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper are added. Then pour in warmed milk, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and knead the dough. It should be soft to the touch and light golden in color. Then it is divided into 3-4 parts, each of which is rolled thinly and cut into small triangles. After that, they are placed in the oven for 6-8 minutes at a temperature of 180-200 degrees. Care must be taken to ensure that the chips are not burnt. The finished dish is served with sauces.
- Bloody Mary cocktail … Ice cubes are placed in a shaker, tomato and lemon juice, vodka and Worcester sauce are added. After that, the ingredients are shaken until a thick foam appears. Then add cayenne pepper and a pinch of salt. The finished drink can be garnished with mint leaves and a lemon wedge.
- Turkish liver … Peel the onion and cut it into rings, then salt and let it brew for 10-15 minutes. After that, it is washed, dried and sprinkled with herbs. Next, they are engaged in the liver: they get rid of excess tendons, films and cut it into small slices. Put the meat doused in flour on a preheated frying pan and fry for about 5 minutes. At the end, the liver is salted and seasoned with cayenne pepper. The finished dish is served with pickled onions. Fresh tomatoes are served as a side dish.
- Pork burrito … The escalope is beaten off with a kitchen hammer, cut into small slices, salted, and a pinch of cayenne pepper powder is added and doused in corn flour. Then it is laid out in a preheated pan and sprinkled with chopped garlic. After the pork is browned, add beans in tomato sauce and salt and pepper again. Fry until most of the sauce has evaporated. The finished filling is laid out on unfolded pita bread and rolled into a roll. Then it is put on the grill for a few minutes, so that the burrito acquires a crispy and golden crust.
- Fish sauce … Tarragon, dill, cucumbers and capers are finely diced. Further, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper and apple cider vinegar are added to them. Then the ingredients are mixed and placed in the refrigerator for several hours to soak everything. The ready-made sauce will suit both fried fish and baked fish, both red and white.
- Rice balls with chicken … Rice groats are poured with water and allowed to brew for several hours, after which the liquid is disposed of. Then the chicken fillet is cut into small slices and passed through a meat grinder. Add olive oil, soy sauce, ginger powder, salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper to the minced meat. After that, the dried rice is spread on a wide plate, and the minced chicken is rolled in it and balls are formed. Then they are placed in a double boiler and cooked for about 20-25 minutes. The dish is served hot.
If there is no cayenne pepper at hand, then it is suitable for cooking in a ground form. This spice is often used in sauces, meat, fish, crayfish, salads, cheese and soups. In moderation, it has a beneficial effect on the digestive system.
Interesting facts about cayenne pepper
In India, cayenne pepper is mixed with ghee and used to massage the belly of women in labor to stimulate labor.
In botany, pepperoni pods are considered berries.
There is a misconception that a glass of water will help relieve severe burning. In fact, the pungency will only get worse since the capsaicin in cayenne pepper is not water soluble. Milk, on the other hand, includes casein protein and fats, which will help remove the “fiery” aftertaste.
The most pungent part of the pepperoni is the inner septum, not the seeds. Fresh red cayenne peppers are much hotter than green peppers. And if these are dried pods, then the pungency increases up to ten times.
Cayenne pepper is used as a weapon in India. It is added to grenades and smoke bombs, which cause a pungent odor and irritate the skin and eyes.
The first Europeans to discover pepper were members of the expedition of Christopher Columbus. During the trip, their doctor described in detail an unknown spice called "ahi" there. Pepper got its modern name from the port city of France, Cayenne.
At the time when the Europeans were conquering America, the indigenous people undertook a cunning plan. They waited for the wind to blow towards the invaders, and poured a lot of cayenne pepper into the smoldering fire. The attackers hit with severe skin and eye irritation.
Due to its healing properties, peperoni is also used in cosmetology. In particular, pepper patches and warming ointments are made on its basis.
In ancient times, pepper was such an exclusive spice that it was used as currency. They could pay not only for goods, but also to extinguish fines. Hence, wealthy merchants were called "bags of pepper".
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The widespread use of cayenne pepper is explained by its versatility, since there is a wide range of dishes in which it is included, and its useful composition, since capsaicin, in combination with essential amino acids, has a beneficial effect on the internal processes of the body. If you follow the measure in the use of the product, then you can feel significant improvements.
