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Turmeric
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Used in cooking since 600 b.c., turmeric is the root of a
tropical plant related to ginger. Though native to the
Orient, this spice is now also cultivated in India and the
Caribbean. It has a bitter, pungent flavor and an intense
yellow-orange color.
In Biblical times, turmeric was
often used to make perfume, a comment on its rather
exotic fragrance. Today it's used mainly to add both
flavor and color to food. Turmeric is very popular in
East Indian cooking and is almost always used in curry
preparations. It's also a primary ingredient in mustard
and is what gives American-style prepared mustard its
bright yellow color.
Powdered turmeric is widely available
in supermarkets. As with all spices, it should be stored in
a cool, dark place for no more than 6 months.
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