Spade in ancient times was a popular grain crop. Great soups and side dishes were prepared from it, which turned out to be very satisfying and tasty. Spelled - what it is, how to cook it correctly and what properties it has, we will consider in more detail.
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Groats spelled - what is it?
Today it is called the wild relative of wheat. Outwardly, it looks like an ear of red-red color. It has a spicy taste, with a sweet and nutty note. It has other names - spelled, bivalves or kamut.
Scientists have found that this culture does not tolerate chemically contaminated soils, so it is grown exclusively on ecologically clean lands. Also, it is not able to accumulate carcinogens, mineral fertilizers for cereals and other plants, and other substances, which makes it even more attractive as a healthy dish.
Composition and calorie content
Due to the lack of the ability to interbreed with other cultures, the spelled was able to maintain its composition in its original form. That is why it is much more useful than modern wheat varieties.
The composition of the spelled:
- vegetable protein in an amount up to 37%;
- vitamins of groups B, PP and E;
- 18 types of amino acids;
- many trace elements, such as iron, potassium, phosphorus, copper, calcium and others.
It is worth noting that the substances are contained not only in the grains, but also in its shell.
Spelled: the benefits and harms to the body
A cereal plant is often prescribed for various diseases, as one of the components of a healthy menu.
But there are some contraindications, so the benefits and harms of spelled for the body must be known before its use.
Benefits of two-corn:
- a source of a large amount of energy during exhaustion by physical exertion;
- normalization of bowel function;
- prophylactic against oncology;
- normalization of pressure, psychological state;
- glucose reduction;
- beneficial effect on skin condition, vision, memory, concentration, attention, ability to conceive.
Harm to the body is possible only if a person has intolerance to the product. The rejection of the product itself lies in the presence of gluten in grains, which is found in all cereals of the genus of wheat. Non-acceptance of the substance is expressed in violation of digestion - bloating, diarrhea.
If you take dishes from spelled despite the intolerance, the disease “celiac disease” may develop, from which there are no effective medicines so far. The only way to protect yourself from an exacerbation of the disease is to not eat wheat cereal products.
The benefits of losing weight
The opinion of nutritionists on this subject is unanimous - precisely because of the rejection of such products rich in useful trace elements, modern people have so many different diseases. The calorie content of cereals is 127 kcal, with a high protein content it is very useful during sports and is well suited for dietary nutrition.
How to cook cereals?
Grain is used in various dishes - soups, sauces, side dishes in pure form and with stewed vegetables. It even turns out to be good flour, but it is rarely used in baking - products turn out harsh, quickly dry out. But the simplest and most popular variant of its preparation is a simple porridge cooked in water or milk.
We offer for consideration a few simple and tasty recipes for two-corn dishes.
Important! When choosing, it is recommended not to purchase instant cereals. They most often contain flavor enhancers and various synthetic additives. Also, due to partial heat treatment, they have already lost some of the nutrients.
Old Russian porridge from spelled
The most common spelled porridge is cooked on the water. If you like sweet cereals, you can add a little more sugar, enrich with pieces of dried fruits, fresh fruits, raisins or nuts, pour a little honey before serving. Or, conversely, add stewed vegetables, spices, pour sauce - you get a satisfying and tasty side dish to meat dishes.
- spelled - 2 glasses .;
- water - 4 glasses .;
- a cube of butter;
- salt and sugar - 1 tsp each
How to cook spelled:
- Rinse grains well through a sieve or in a deep container, draining dirty water.
- Boil water, add salt and sugar, pour spelled and cook until cooked, stirring.
- When almost all the water has absorbed, add oil. Wait until it melts and mix porridge. Turn off when no water is left in the container.
Cereal Soup Recipe
- turkey - 500 gr;
- spelled - 50 gr;
- carrots, Bulgarian green peppers and onions - 1 unit each;
- salt - ½ tbsp. l (adjusted according to taste preferences);
- a mixture of peppers - a pinch;
- garlic - 1 clove;
- tomatoes - 3 fruits;
- cauliflower - 100 gr;
- drain. oil - 30 gr;
- greens optional;
- water - 1.3-1.5 liters.
First, prepare the broth: rinse the turkey and lower it into the water. From the moment of boiling, cook for a third of an hour, not forgetting to collect the foam, otherwise the broth will turn cloudy. Let the meat cool, then we disassemble it into portions and put it back into the broth.
Next, cook the vegetables: chop the onion and garlic and simmer in warmed oil in a saucepan. Meanwhile, we cut the carrots in quarters, the pepper in a cube, just sort the cabbage into inflorescences, peel the tomatoes and divide them into a cube. Gradually, as the vegetables are prepared, add them to the sauté pan to be passaged, stir occasionally.
Let the vegetables stew a few more minutes together, salting and seasoning, while washing the spelled. Add the cereal to the vegetables, cook for another five minutes, and send to the broth for meat. Bring the soup to a boil, cook for five minutes, add chopped herbs, and turn off the fire after a couple of minutes. Leave under the lid for a third of an hour.
Cooking in a slow cooker with meat.
- pork tenderloin without veins and films - 1 kg;
- two-grain - 500 gr;
- walnut kernels - a glass;
- champignons - 500 gr;
- carrots and onions - 1 unit each;
- drain. oil - a couple of spoons;
- salt is a table. spoon without a slide (adjust to taste);
- water - 1.5 l .;
- pepper - tea. l .;
- Bay leaf.
Rinse the meat, cut into small slices. Peel and chop onions, mushrooms and carrots, detail nuts. Put the oil in the multicooker bowl, heat for a couple of minutes in the “Frying” program, put vegetables, mushrooms and nuts. Fry for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, boil water.
Collect with a wooden or silicone spoon in a separate bowl, pour hot water and dip the meat into it, salt, put the lavrushka. Cook for 40 minutes in the “Soup” mode, covered with a lid.
The next step is to rinse the spelled, put the finished meat into the broth. Along with the cereal, send the passivation prepared earlier. Pepper, turn on the "Extinguishing" mode for half an hour and cover again.
Spelled pasta garnished
Spelled pasta is no less tasty than classic wheat. From pasta it turns out an excellent side dish, tasty and healthy.
- spelled pasta - 175 gr;
- water - 2 l;
- salt is a third of the table. l .;
- drain. oil - 30 gr.
Boil the water, dip the pasta into it, add salt. Wait until the water boils again and detect for 10 minutes. Then lay in a colander, transfer to the main dish and season with oil.
The side dish is ready. You can add fried mushrooms, chicken or pork dishes, pour peanut sauce, sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Stella
