The use of nettle
Burning green plant rich in vitamins and minerals. The ancient Romans believed nettles aphrodisiac. Erased powdered leaves were served with honey and wine. Nettle soup recipe, thanks to the extraordinary ease of preparation and low cost ingredients, Bulgarians and Ukrainians simply do not imagine a table without a green borscht. And in France bunch of fresh young nettles can be bought in any store vegetables. The common plant won tables all over Europe, but most often appear in poor homes. The peasants, thanks to the frequent use of various dishes from nettles, were not only satisfied, but also significantly improve their health.
Nettle soup recipe: technology of its preparation is very similar to the manufacture of oxalic soup. It allows you to keep most of the nutrients. Nettle is rich in chlorophyll, xanthophyll, carotene, vitamins C, E, F, B2, pantothenic acid, tannins and flavonoids, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, zinc and silicon. It is used in the treatment and prevention of many diseases. The most common inflammations of the urinary tract, and treatment of diabetes, helps stop bleeding, heal wounds, relieve rheumatic pains. She also has a great influence on our digestive system, improves peristalsis, accelerates metabolism, supports the correct functioning of the liver and kidneys. At the same time, nettle affect the increase of red blood cells and reduces the blood sugar level.
But before you bring nettle soup recipe is a reality, you need to collect a little bit of green plants. It will not be difficult even in the city. Collect the following plants growing away from the noisy streets. In the food suitable only young leaves from the upper stem. We must also remember that the nettle stings - so do not forget to wear gloves. But do not worry - heat-treated leaves no burning properties. Simply scald the plant to make it suitable for food.
How to prepare for winter nettles?
There are several ways to preserve the vitamins in the winter and play nettle soup recipe, when it is not the season of nettles. By the way, collecting nettles best in spring, in May. At this time, the maximum number of dairy shoots nutrients. The best option to keep the nettles in a vacuum. To this end, young leaves simply vacuuming and freeze. If there is no vacuum machines can cut the leaves into strips, spread a thin layer on the parchment, freeze, and then put into the container and stored at sub-zero temperatures. Nettles can be dried and stored dry in a tightly closed jar. You can make pesto from fresh leaves and stored in oil, temperature is best suitable for this - 2C *.
