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Storing fresh beans Keep fresh beens in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
| Choosing fresh beans (green or yellow) When buying smap beans look for a fresh, bright appearance with good, uniform color. Pick young and tender beans with crisp, firm pods. Avoid stiff, thick, wilted bean pods with serious blemishes. Prefer to handpick beans of similar size to ensure uniform cooking time.
| Storing fresh ginger root Store fresh, unpeeled ginger root tighly wrapped in plastic foil for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
| Choosing fresh ginger Look for mature
ginger with a smooth skin and a fresh, spicy fragrance. Wrinkled skin indicates a dry root, past its prime.
| | Using cardamom to flavor stews and curries To flavor dishes such as stews and curries with cardamom, lightly crush the shell of the cardamom pod and add
the pod and seeds to the mixture. Do not worry about the shell as it will disintegrate during the cooking process. | Nutritional information on bell peppers 100 g of raw bell peppers contain 0.3 g fat, 2 g dietary fiber, 1 g protein, 190 mg vitamin C and 92 g water.
| Nutmeg or mace and its medicinal use Nutmeg or mace is said that it relaxes the muscles, sedates the body and helps in removing gas from the digestive track. It is also used by many to relieve stomach problems such as indigestion, to prevent nausea and to treat abdominal pain, diarrhea, inflammation, liver disease and vomiting. Despite the above, nutmeg has not been proved to be effective for treating any illness. In fact, an overuse of nutmeg can be dangerous or even, in some cases fatal.
| Storing fresh herbs (oregano, thyme, basil, resemary) To store fresh herbs such as oregano, thyme, basil, resemary, wash them first, dry them completely, put the in a plastic bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
| | Chosing fresh oregano Choose bright-green, fresh-looking oregano bunches with no signs of wilting or yellowing. | Storing dried herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil) Dried herbs (such as oregano, thyme, rosemary and basil) should be stored in a cool, dry place for a period of up to 6 months. After that, herbs lose their flavor and aroma so they should be replaced with fresh ones.
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