Caruru, also known as Caruru-de-Cuia, Caruru-Ruxo, Caruru-de-Mancha, Caruru-de-Porco, Caruru-de-Espinho, Bredo-de-Horn, Bredo-de-Espinho, Bredo-Vermelho or Le Bredo, is a medicinal plant with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and calcium-rich properties, used for example to strengthen bones.
The scientific name of caruru is Amaranthus flavus and its leaves are often used in salads, sauces, stews, pancakes, cakes and teas, for example, while seeds are mainly used in bread preparation.
- The carurú plant is rich in iron.
- Potassium.
- Calcium and vitamins A.
- C.
- B1 and B2.
- And may be indicated as a way to complete the treatment of various situations.
- Since its composition has mainly anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
- Properties.
Therefore, kuru could help fight infections in the body, help in the treatment of liver problems, fight osteoporosis and strengthen bones and teeth because it is very rich in calcium.In addition, being rich in iron could help prevent anemia and improve oxygen supply to the body, as iron is critical to hemoglobin, which is the component of blood cells responsible for oxygen transport.
The table below provides nutritional information for 100 g of raw carurú.
Increasing caruru in the daily diet increases the nutritional value of food, reducing the amount of salt used for cooking.
Ingredients
How to prepare:
Wash the okra and dry it well to prevent drooling when itching.Place dried and ground shrimp, grated onion, garlic, salt, chestnuts and peanuts to saute in palm oil.Add chopped okra, water and lemons to cut the slime.dried shrimp, whole and large. Cook until pasty and remove from heat when okra seeds are pink.