Composition and energy value of dried sage. Healing effects, restrictions when introduced to the menu. Features of use in cooking and interesting information about the spice.
Harm and contraindications to the use of dried sage
Despite the huge amount of healing substances and an impressive list of useful properties, dried sage can be harmful and has contraindications for use.
Who should not use the spice we are considering:
- People with very high blood pressure … A rich vitamin composition and a considerable amount of minerals contributes to the expansion of small vessels and an improvement in blood circulation, therefore it is not recommended to consume this seasoning for this disease.
- For patients with epilepsy … Consumption of sage in large portions can be life-threatening, it causes convulsions and nervous irritations, therefore, dried sage is contraindicated for people suffering from this disease.
- Patients with acute inflammation of the kidneys … This product contains substances that may act as irritants to mucous membranes.
- Pregnant and lactating women … Any seasonings and spices are not recommended for use by the fair sex during a special period of their life. In addition, it is customary to use sage to stop lactation, which makes it impossible to use it by lactating women.
It should be noted that you can take a dried spice for medicinal purposes no longer than 3 months in a row in order to avoid harming the body, i.e. irritation of the mucous membranes.
Dried sage recipes
The seasoning does not lose its properties and wonderful aroma during heat treatment, therefore it is used to prepare many dishes. These are various soups, and salads, and sauces, and marinades, and dressings.
Dried sage recipes:
- Golden chicken with onions, apples and sage … First of all, preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Then you need to mix the following products in a bowl: 3 finely chopped apples, 2 finely chopped onions, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of butter (softened), salt, ground black pepper and dried sage to taste. Rub the washed and towel-dried chicken carcass with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. We send the apple-onion mass inside, the more the better. First, bake the chicken on all sides for 5 minutes each. And, finally, we turn our bird upside down, pour the leaked juices from above - and into the oven for 45 minutes at a temperature of 180 degrees. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining apples and onions and bake for another 30 minutes.
- Pasta carbonara with pumpkin and sage … First, boil 250 g of pasta in brackish water. At the same time, you need to fry 6 pieces of smoked bacon in vegetable oil. Then add 400 g of diced pumpkin, chopped chive, 1 teaspoon of dried sage and black pepper to taste. Mix all products. In a separate bowl, mix 2 yolks, 2 tablespoons of cream and 30 g of Parmesan cheese. Strain the paste, leaving a little liquid. We spread it to the products in a frying pan, mix and turn off the stove. Pour in the egg-creamy mass and a little water from the pasta, mix. The dish is ready!
- White Bean Sage Spread … First, we pass 1 clove of garlic through the garlic, add 0.5 teaspoon of salt and send these components to the blender. We take another 500 g of beans, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, black pepper to taste and beat the products until a homogeneous mass is obtained, do not forget to add 0.5 teaspoon of dried sage.
- Meat marinade with herbs and lemon zest … We wash 1 lemon, remove the skin from it and grind it. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped rosemary, the same amount of fresh chopped thyme, 1 tablespoon of dried sage, and finely chopped garlic (4 cloves). Mix everything well, pour in 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. The marinade is ready. Pour the washed and cut meat into them. We put in the cold for 2 hours.
- Homemade meatballs with sage in tomato sauce … First, prepare the sauce in this way: fry 1 chopped onion in vegetable oil for 5 minutes, add 2 chopped garlic cloves and continue the frying process for another 30 seconds. Grind 400 g of canned tomatoes (it is better to take in your own juice) and pour this mass into a frying pan, add also 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and 1 teaspoon of sugar. You can add 1 bouquet of garni. We prepare this seasoning as follows: take lavrushka, a sprig of fresh or slightly dry parsley, the same amount of thyme, 5 black peppercorns and tie it in a small knot of gauze. We take out the garni bouquet from the dishes after boiling the food. Cook for 15 minutes until thickened, then you need to dilute this mass with water (150 g). We make minced meat in this way: first we wash 500 g of meat and cut into pieces; then we pass it through a meat grinder, add 1 egg, 50 g of bread crumbs, 0.5 teaspoon of dried sage, salt and pepper to taste. We form small meatballs and fry them well. Then we boil them for another 30 minutes in the sauce. Bon Appetit!
- Pilaf with mussels and sage … Fry 0.5 onions in vegetable oil. Add 0.5 carrots, cut into strips, and fry for 5 minutes. Put 250 g of frozen mussels in a frying pan, simmer for 5 minutes (during this time they will defrost). Pour in 50 g of dry white wine, simmer until the alcohol evaporates, salt, pepper, season with 1 teaspoon of dried sage, mix everything well and remove from heat. In another frying pan, fry another 0.5 onions, the same amount of carrots and 2 cloves of garlic, of course, chopped. Pour in 300 g of washed rice and cook with vegetables for about 20 minutes. Add the already cooked mussels, pour in 50 g of orange juice and simmer for 5-10 minutes (if necessary, you can add a little water). For the best taste, you can leave the dish to infuse by covering it with a towel.
Interesting facts about dried sage
Sage has been known for a long time as a medicine that can solve many health problems. This plant came to us from Greece and Rome. The ancient books of pharmacists contain a wealth of information about its healing properties. Hippocrates also mentioned it as a "sacred herb" in his writings.
In ancient Egypt, after prolonged hostilities, priests distributed sage for free. During the period of the plague epidemic, it was used for medicinal and prophylactic purposes. And women, by order, had to make decoctions with this herb and season dishes with it so that more children were born. Young girls fell under special attention - the priests watched the consumption of sage with great zeal.
Since ancient times, the Greeks believed that he was able to prolong life and keep the human mind bright for many years. To do this, they prepared "Greek tea" - an infusion of water and herbs of this plant. In the gardens, the Greeks cultivated culture and believed that this would ensure their longevity.
In ancient Rome, it was believed that in the fight against infertility, sage has no equal. Couples who could not have children were separated for several days, all this time they had to take infusions and juice from this plant. After such treatment, children were born in these families. Sage is currently used in traditional medicine in China and many European countries. The Chinese have greatly appreciated and appreciate this plant. Back in the 16th century, they traded two boxes of their tea with the British for one box of dry British sage.
In ancient times, they talked about 2000 species of sage, and nowadays there are 986 - "The Plant List", i.e. "List of plants", published in 2013. All varieties are used to obtain essential oils, which are very useful in medicine. Green sage is grown for the decoration of paths in gardens and parks. In addition, it is used as an excellent honey plant. The Muscat species is used in winemaking in Germany.
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So, dried sage will help solve many health problems and get delicious dishes with amazing taste. Despite the fact that this seasoning is more common in countries with warm climates, we can also use it to prepare something unusual and unusual.
