Angular lobster is a vegetable whose properties make it worth taking a closer look at. Check how you can prepare it to enjoy its benefits.
This vegetable is unknown in Poland. The angular locus is a shrub that is characterized by a tasty tuberous root. This is what it is used in the kitchen. The plant has beautiful leaves and flowers that can be purple or red. It also produces fruit in seed pods. However, they are not edible.
Kłębian is a vegetable that comes from Mexico and Central American countries. It is a shrub that grows in tropical and dry climates. Unfortunately, it is unavailable on the Polish market. However, you can get its seeds. Kłębian is first planted in pots in April, and in June it is transplanted into the ground. The root ready for harvesting should be large and weigh about 10 kg. Be careful not to oversize it.
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The plant has edible and poisonous elements. The leaves, pods and seeds contain glycoside, a substance that makes these parts of the plant unsuitable for consumption and toxic. It is only edible a tuber that must first be peeled. It contains a lot of valuable nutrients.
The tuber contains few calories – there are about 39 of them in 100 g. Additionally, it has a lot of water, because it consists of up to 80 percent water. Its advantage is the high content of inulin, which is classified as a genus soluble dietary fiber. It can affect our digestive system like a probiotic that supports the health of the intestinal bacterial microflora.
The composition of the hairball contains valuable minerals, such as: potassium, phosphorus, iron or calcium and which has an antioxidant effect and is responsible for the synthesis of collagen in the skin.
Consuming celandine due to the amount of fiber can help in the weight loss process, ensuring satiety and accelerating metabolism. Additionally, the plant’s low glycemic index prevents sudden spikes in blood sugar and insulin, which prevents sudden hunger attacks. Studies on mice have shown that it can have a positive effect on insulin sensitivity and normalize blood glucose levels after meals.
Kłębian supports the functioning of the immune system, and in natural medicine it is used as an antiviral agent. A large portion of phytoestrogens makes it appreciated by people who care about their heart health, as well as women suffering from postmenopausal osteoporosis. A large dose of calcium supports bone health and improves their density.
Kłębian is characterized by a sweet taste and crunchiness. For this reason, we can easily find a use for the tuber in the kitchen. It can be used similarly to celery or potatoes. It will taste delicious cooked, baked or fried. It is worth adding it to soups and thick sauces.
Kłębian can also be eaten raw. It is worth preparing salads with it. Its crunchy texture and sweet, fresh taste make it go perfectly with other vegetables and popular dressings. It is worth serving it with a pinch of salt, chili and lemon or lime juice. Thus prepared he will become a perfect addition to Mexican dishes.
Source: Terazgotuje.pl, dietetyki.org.pl
