The description of the Platonia plant is remarkable. Healing substances contained in its fruits and leaves. What beneficial properties does it have on the body, possible harmful effects in case of abuse. Recipes with platonia.
Harm and contraindications to the use of platonia wonderful
Fresh platonia grown in an ecologically clean area has practically no side effects. However, some contraindications to bakuri should be borne in mind before tasting it.
Due to its rich vitamin composition, low calorie content and high fiber content, Platonia can be eaten in almost any quantity. The main thing is to wash the fruit well and "get used" to it gradually, otherwise any exotic can cause bloating and indigestion.
Absolute contraindications to the use of wonderful Platonia:
- Allergy … Bakuri can be an allergen for someone who has an individual intolerance to fruits and vegetables. Be careful and careful not only during the first use, but also when applying cosmetics based on Platonia oil.
- Drug interactions … Platonia slows down the action of certain chemicals, so it should not be consumed during illness and during treatment.
Recipes with wonderful platonia
There are many different recipes for bakuri. One of the more original uses of the fruit is by fermenting it to create some kind of beer that has a citrusy flavor and golden color. An alcoholic drink based on bakuri is very popular in Brazil, it is produced under a separate brand. Recipes with great platonia:
- Tiramisu from platonia … Take 1.5 cups bakuri, 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup condensed milk, 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream. For syrup: 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 can condensed milk, 3 teaspoons instant coffee, 2 teaspoons liqueur, 1/2 cup bakuri juice, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon tablespoons of ground cinnamon. For decoration: 4 squirrels, 1, 5 cups of sugar. When all the ingredients are ready, mash the bakuri by rubbing the fruit pulp thoroughly with sugar. Add condensed milk and mascarpone. Whisk the dairy products with a mixer and combine with the previous ingredients. Make syrup by heating sugar and water. Remove from heat, pour in condensed milk, coffee, liquor and juice. Whisk the egg whites, adding sugar in small portions. Place the mascarpone mixture in oiled baking tins and lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven, set the temperature to 180 degrees, timer for 15 minutes. Decorate the finished desserts with protein cream, sprinkle with cocoa powder and cinnamon.
- Brazilian appetizer with platonia … To prepare 2 servings of the dish, take 120 g of chopped bakuri pulp, 25 g of grated coconut, 25 g of tapioca, 25 ml of coconut milk, 25 ml of cow's milk, assorted edible flowers, a pinch of sugar. For cream "Baba-de-moza" you will need: 150 g of sugar, 100 ml of coconut milk, 50 ml of water, 6 egg yolks. Combine coconut milk with cow's milk and bring to a boil. Cool to room temperature and combine with tapioca puree. Add shredded coconut and cream. To prepare the latter, put sugar in water, bring to a high temperature, stir well. Let sit for another five minutes, keeping heat on medium, to form a viscous syrup. Mix egg yolks with coconut milk, strain, add to syrup. Return the mixture to medium heat again, stirring constantly but not letting it boil. Let the cream thicken a little. Serve the appetizer as follows: in a ring shape, about 6 cm in diameter, form a layer of Platonia fruit pulp, 3 cm high. The next layer, 1 cm high, should be a mixture of cream and tapioca. Next, remove the form, sprinkle with sugar and bring up the fire so that the treat flares up. After that, the dish can be decorated with edible flowers.
- Bakuri cream mousse … We need 1 small packet of gelatin without filler, 3 tablespoons of water, 300 g of bakuri fruit pulp, 1 glass of heavy cream, 1 can of condensed milk. Dissolve the gelatin in water, let it stand and swell. Place in a blender with the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Pour into molds, place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Platonia Pie … Take 3 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup bakuri pulp, 1/4 cup flour. Beat eggs with sugar with a mixer until a thick cream is obtained. Gradually add the fruit puree mixed with flour and stir gently. Pour the mixture into a small rectangular dish that has been oiled and floured. Bake the sponge cake at 180 ° C for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown. The finished cake can be garnished on top or cut into two cakes to fill with your favorite filling.
- Platonia chocolate … Prepare 600 g of bakuri pulp, 1 liter of water, 250 g of sugar, 20 g of gelatin, 500 g of white or dark chocolate, 500 g of whipped cream. Heat water to a boil, dissolve sugar in it, add fruit pulp. Reduce the heat and stir until the contents turn into a cream. Then add gelatin to it. Melt the chocolate in a water bath, combine with whipped cream. Add the platonia cream, arrange in the molds and leave to set in the cold.
Interesting facts about Platonia remarkable
The tree was first mentioned in European literature in 1614, when the exploration and colonization of South America took place.
In Brazil, as well as other countries in South America, there is a strong demand for bakuri fruits, which are widely used in many traditional dishes. For example, a fruit compote is also prepared here, but together with platonia, it includes cashew nuts and seasonal fruits ripening at the same time.
Platonia seeds are not thrown away, but collected and subjected to special processing in order to obtain a nutritious and revitalizing oil. Sometimes, before obtaining oil from bakuri seeds, they are allowed to lie down for about a year, soaking in water or igniting over a fire. Platonia oil is used not only in folk medicine and for the preparation of cosmetics, it is also extremely useful in the treatment of pets.
The yellowish wood of Platonia wood is used for construction, furniture, various crafts and interior decoration items.
On average, a Platonia tree produces up to 400 fruits per year. It is easy to cultivate, since the species is undemanding to soil parameters and can reproduce by grafting. The peculiarity of the tree lies in its ornithophilic nature. In natural nature, a special species of birds is involved in pollination of its flowers - yellow-headed white-bellied parrots, feeding on Platonia nectar.
In its native territory, the fruit is regularly used by the indigenous people. Even clearing forest land for pasture or agriculture, they allow this tree to remain intact.
When harvesting, fallen fruits are also considered "marketable" if their skins are intact. Bakuri is stored much better than other tropical fruits (about 5-10 days if not refrigerated), due to which they can be transported over relatively long distances.
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Rich in vitamins and microelements, Platonia is a delicious exotic fruit useful for any diet. The oil extracted from its bones effectively resists skin aging, heals wounds and removes scars, and improves the condition of nails and hair. It can be used for massage and relaxation, as well as against any pain syndromes. Bakuri fruit is useful not only for cosmetic purposes, it gives a unique aroma to sweets and baked goods.