Sea world

Scotoplane (Sea pig)

I found the ugliest sea animal called Sea pig and it is also known as Sea cucumber. The British news “Daily mail” stated that it looks like a fatty potato and feels very disgusting. It has pink skin tone and lots of bumps all around its body with12 legs. They live about 300m under the surface of the sea and they are very social and live in communities, therefore they could be found about 300-600 at once. They move extremely slowly like a snail and it is harmlessness because it is nontoxic. The unique characteristic of this animal is that its appearance is totally changed during the growth process. Its legs and the body are lengthened and it is getting feelers. The feelers used to be lengthened until it touches the ground. Normally, it growths 6-10 cm long. Recently the sea pigs are considered as one of the endangered species regarding to the global warming.

Sea World

The Blobfish or Psychrolutes marcidus is without a doubt in one of the ugliest fish in the ocean. These saltwater fish have what resembles a large nose in between two eyes and almost seem to be frowning! its a human face with a fish body! I guess with an ugly mug like that you would be frowning too. This deep see fish is often found at extreme depths off of the coasts of Tasmania and Australia. The Blobfish is rarely seen by the human eye.This deep sea fish simply picks and chooses what to eat. Blobfish are often caught by fisherman that bottom trawling with nets.One weird fact about the Blobfish is that when reproducing they will actually sit on their eggs until hatching. I think that they may that miserable for a reason because they seem to be an endagered species given the fact that theyt are in edible and fisherman just catch them with other fish near Autralian waters.

International Recipe

Banana Crumb Muffins

Ingredients

1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1-1/4 bananas, mashed

1/4 cup and 2 teaspoons white sugar

3/8 egg, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons and 1/2 teaspoon butter, melted                                       

2 tablespoons and 1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar                                             

2-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1-1/4 teaspoons butter

2 teaspoon chopped walnuts for garnish                                                   

Directionns:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.

In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.

In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins.

Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out 

Prep Time:

15 Min

Cook Time:                                                   
20 Min

Ready In:
35 Min                                                                       

                                    

Indian Recipe

                

                                         

          Masala Beef with Ginger and Curry Leaf

Ingredients:

1 bay leaves

3/8 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick

1-3/4 cardamom pods

1-1/4 whole cloves

3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds

3-1/4 whole black peppercorns

11 ounces beef tenderloin, cubed

1 cup chopped onion, divided

1-3/4 green chile peppers, halved lengthwise

3/8 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, grated

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons coconut oil

1/8 teaspoon whole mustard seeds

1-1/4 fresh curry leaves

3/4 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

To make the masala powder: Grind the bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, fennel seeds and peppercorns in a spice grinder until mixture is a fine powder.

Place the beef cubes, masala powder, 2 cups chopped onion, green chiles, grated fresh ginger, garlic and turmeric in a large, heavy pot. Add water to cover (about 1 cup) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until beef is cooked through. Add salt. Stir and continue to simmer about 10 minutes or until mixture is almost dry, but do not allow it to burn (add a bit more water, if necessary). Set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop. Immediately add remaining 1 cup chopped onion and stir over medium heat until onions soften and begin to brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add curry leaves and cook until brown, about 3 minutes.

Stir in the beef mixture, black pepper, and lemon juice. Cook until nicely browned and heated through, about 8 minutes.

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
55 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

Quinoa en la Gastronomia

       

          

Propiedades de La Quinoa

  

Sirve para adelgazar, colesterol, glicemia, enfermedades cardiovasculares.
Contiene Omega3, Omega6, Minerales, Vitaminas...

Ingredientes Internacionales

Principales productores.. PERU Y BOLIVIA


      

International Ingredients

Quinoa..

Los incas la consideraban la fuente de la vida, la semilla madre, el grano sagrado; la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO) la ha calificado como el “alimento ideal para el ser humano” y, como si eso no bastara, además se debate el primer puesto como Grano del Futuro. Esta bendición de los dioses es la quinoa: un seudo cereal que parece, por el contrario, un súper cereal cuya semilla, no más grande que un grano de arroz, contiene buena parte de los nutrientes que el organismo necesita para sobrevivir.

Su calificación como uno de los mejores alimentos para el consumo humano, también por instituciones como la Academia de Ciencias de los Estados Unidos, no es poca cosa. Y es que esta maravilla vegetal contiene un balance tan adecuado de proteínas, lisina, vitaminas, calcio y hierro que se ha ido convirtiendo en la sensación de la cocina mundial. Si los conquistadores españoles hubiesen sabido que la quinoa se convertiría, luego de más de 500 años, en el verdadero tesoro del Nuevo Mundo que venían buscando, quizá no hubiesen acabado con sus plantaciones ni la hubiesen desprestigiado al llamarla “comida para salvajes”.



   

International Ingredients

Garlic


  


   

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Benefits of Garlic


The extracts of Allium sativum bulb and compound preparation possess pharmacodynamic properties. The extract of garlic was found to have a significant protective action against a fat induced increase in serum cholesterol and plasma fibrinogen and in fibrinolytic activity.

Garlic is used as a carminative, aphrodisiac, expectorant, and stimulant.

Anticancer Actions:

Human population studies show that eating garlic regularly reduces the risk of esophageal, stomach, and colon cancer. This is partly due to garlic's ability to reduce the formation of carcinogenic compounds. Animal and test tube studies also show that garlic, and its sulfur compounds, inhibit the growth of different types of cancer-especially breast and skin tumors.

International Ingredients

Kinds of Garlic:


Green Garlic, is lovely in Soups, Souffles and Pesto.






Garlic Scape




  Added to strir fries,grilled, pickled, and added to pasta.


  Fresh Garlic

International Ingredients

Garlic.. PARTS

International Ingredients

Allium sativum, commonly known as Garlic, is a species in theonion genus, Allium. garlic is native to central Asia, and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as frequent as seasoning in Asia, Africa, and Europe. was known to Ancient Egyptians, and has been used thoughout its history for both culinary and medical porpuses.


                  

International Ingredients

A Truffle is both a black mushroom that lives underground and a luxurious chocolate. Both taste very good

International Ingredients

TRUFFLE CULINARY USE

Because of their high price and their pungent taste, truffles are used sparingly. Supplies can be found commercially as unadulterated fresh produce or preserved, typically in a light brine.

White truffles are generally served raw, and shaved over steaming buttered pasta or salads or fried eggs (the latter is recommended by many gourmets as the best way to enjoy the flavour). White or black paper-thin truffle slices may be inserted into meats, under the skins of roasted fowl, in foie graspreparations, in pâtés, or in stuffings. Some speciality cheeses contain truffles as well.

The flavor of black truffles is far less pungent and more refined than that of white truffles. Its strong savory flavor is similar to earth and dashi.

While in the past chefs used to peel truffles, in modern times most restaurants brush the truffle carefully and shave it or dice it with the skin on so as to use most of this expensive ingredient. A few restaurants, such as Philippe Rochat in Switzerland, still stamp out circular discs of truffle flesh and use the skins for sauces

  

International Recipes

Hermosos platos elaborados con Trufas..