Not all lovers of flower and gardening know that popular velvetwhich have had many funny nickname (smelly, Cinderella, Turks), you can eat. They have interesting taste qualities, which is why they are used in the kitchen, and their petals can be prepared a healing drink or removed it for spice. Checkwhat properties the velvet has and how “Caucasian saffron” is done.
Dried velvet flakes are called “Caucasian saffron” and Imeretin saffronthis spice is popular in the Caucasus countries, primarily in Georgia. It is an interesting replacement for the original saffron, i.e. dried crocus bars. It also gives dishes an intense yellow-orange color, and at the same time does not cost a fortune, like real saffron threads.
Velvet Has a wide health supporting effect. First of all, it can be helpful in the autumn and winter season, when we are more likely to get colds and flu. Velvet flakes support the respiratory system, help get rid of coughing, and have an expectorant effect. In floral petals there are also substances that support correct vision, such as Lutein, quercetin and routine, which reduce the risk of developing eye diseases. These substances belong to strong antioxidants that protect the body against the harmful effects of free radicals, reduce oxidative stresshave a positive effect on blood vessels, and also reduce inflammation, have anti -cancer and anti -aging effect.
In addition velvet petures are assigned to fight bacteria and fungiso they can be helpful during gastrointestinal and urinary tract infections. Interestingly, an infusion of velvet can soothe the broken nerves, and even Anti -depressant.
“Caucasian” saffron has a herbal-flower taste with noticeable fruit notes. You can easily make a velvet spice at home. You will only need flower petals. In Georgia, they are collected in autumn after the first frosts. The low temperature is to positively affect the floral aroma. It is recommended to dry the whole heads of flowers, and then, when they dry, you should get the petals from them and crush them with your fingers.
What to use velvet in the kitchen for? Imeretine saffron fits both for meat, fish, as well as cooked, fried or baked vegetables. It will taste delicious with autumn soups, for rice dishes, and marinades.
Velvet flakes can be used for preparation a healthy infusion. Just pour a tablespoon of petals into a cup, pour hot water and set aside for 20 minutes to brew.
Preparation is another way to use flowers tinctures from velvet. A large amount of petals should be thrown into the jar and poured with twice as many vodka. Then it is recommended to screw the jar and set aside in a dark place for two weeks. In the meantime, you can’t forget to shake the jar. After this time, the tincture of the velvet should be strained and poured into a clean bottle. Such a specific will help for indigestion and coldin the case of such ailments, it is recommended to add five milliliters of tincture to a little water.
Sources: Terazpoczy.pl, Calczagruzia.monomit.pl
