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Root vegetables are plant roots used as vegetables. [1] Other underground plants are often, erroneously, called root vegetables. Root vegetables include both true roots such as tuberous roots and taproots, but exclude non-roots such as tubers, rhizomes, corms, and bulbs. Several types contain both taproot and hypocotyl tissue, and it may be difficult to distinguish the two. Regardless of anatomical type, root vegetables are generally storage organs, enlarged to store energy in the form of carbohydrates. They differ in the concentration and the balance between sugars, starches, and other types of carbohydrate. Of particular economic importance are those with a high carbohydrate concentration in the form of starch. These starchy root vegetables are important staple foods, particularly in tropical regions. They overshadow the cereals throughout much of West Africa, Central Africa, and Oceania, where they are used directly or mashed to make foufou or poi. name="Notes" id="Notes">
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1. Bean Curd of Fried Vegetables
August 05, 2008
2 sq seasoned pressed beancurd 2 stalks celery 1 large carrot 6 cup boiling water 1/2 cup giant bamboo shoots, cut 1 into sticks 1/2 medium white onion 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pinch sugar 1/2 teaspoon ginger root, minced 2 teaspoon medium sherry 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 cornstarch paste
Instructions: Preparation: Cut pressed beancurd into sticks 2" long, the size of a lead pencil. Wash and trim celery and carrots; trim strings from back of celery; cut into sticks to match pressed beancurd. Wash and slice giant bambo... (read more)
Author: jaffar aashik
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2. Sweet and Sour Fish
June 23, 2008
Ingredients: *2 Medium-sized fish - snapper, sea bass black pomfret *220 g Cherry tomatoes *120 ml Vegetable oil *3 tbsp Water *2 tbsp Shallots, chopped *2 tbsp Tomato ketchup *2 tbsp Granulated sugar *2 tbsp Red wine vinegar *1 tbsp Garlic, chopped *1 tbsp Fresh root ginger, chopped *1 tbsp Fish sauce *4 tsp Cornflour * Salt and freshly ground black pepper * Coriander leaves - garnish *Shredded spring onions - garnish Method : Dlean, rinse and discard the head of the fish, then score the skin diagonally on both sides. Coat fish lightly on both sides with 1 t... (read more)
Author: jaffar aashik
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3. Container Vegetable Gardening
May 05, 2008
Have you ever wanted to know what it would be like to walk right outside you r door and pick a nice fresh tomato? Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables but simply don’t have the space? Can container vegetable gardening be the answer? Container gardening is fast becoming more and more popular since many vegetables will grow just as well in a confined area. Depending upon what you plan to plant your containers should be large enough to allow for root spreading and growth. Oversized wooden tubs and half barrels are the most popular because they make excellent garden containe... (read more)
Author: Eudora DeWynter
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4. President Potato Head and His Christian Soldiers
April 22, 2008
Around the world people are rediscovering the Solanum tuberosum, a starchy tuberous root vegetable that was first cultivated in Peru some 7,000 years ago, or so says Wikipedia. In the US we produce an average of about 450 million hundredweight (112 pounds) of potatoes each year. That's a bit more than one potato, two potato, three potato, or four. And you can expect that tonnage to increase in direct proportion to the decrease of dollars in peoples’ pockets. That's not all of the bad news; those dollars, wherever they're being kept, are being devalued.
America's renewed interest in this ... (read more)
Author: Bob Miller
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5. The First Step to Curing Acne
March 25, 2008
So now that we have established the root cause of acne, how do we deal with it? The first step is to cleanse your body of the excess acid and toxins. There are a number of ways to do this and yes, you can use enemas and products you can buy at a pharmacy but if it’s not natural then it will probably do more harm than good. I find that the simplest way to cleanse the excess toxins from your body is to go on a 3-Day Raw Vegetable Fast. This, quite simply, involves eating nothing but fresh raw vegetables for a period of 3 days. It does not make a huge difference which vegetables you use but the b... (read more)
Author: George Cleanthous
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6. Interesting Potato Facts and a Few Potato Recipes
January 07, 2008
Potatoes are one of the easiest vegetables to keep year round, best stored in a vegetable or root cellar which is cook and dry. Before using any potatoes, wash and inspect them for sprouts and irregularities, removing all. Children and invalids should never eat new potatoes, since they are akin to unripe fruit.
Potatoes are best used as the bulky part of a meal that also features meat, eggs or fish. They retain their flavor and excellent texture through almost any type of cooking process and can be successfully flavored in a huge variety of spices and condiments.
Potatoes are compose... (read more)
Author: Jhon Smith
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7. Did You Know: Celebrating Root Vegetables
July 20, 2007
Days are shortening, the temperature’s dropping, the leaves are falling, and it’s time to jump for joy. Root vegetable season, also known as “Roasting Season,” has finally arrived. Now you can happily crank up the oven (without feeling like you’re living on the sun) and let the sweet heat warm the kitchen and bring out the golden, flavorful luster of vegetables that have been hiding underground until now. Long before anyone’s thoughts turn to chestnuts roasting on an open fire, it’s parsnips, beets, sweet potatoes and more roasting in a very hot oven that’s cause for seasonal joy. Now is... (read more)
Author: Shelly Herman
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8. The Magical Benefits of Peruvian Maca
March 23, 2006
Maca root grows in the mountains of Peru at high altitudes of 7,000 to 11,000 feet, making it the highest altitude growing plant in the world. Maca is a radish-like root vegetable that is related to the potato family, and is tuberous and spherical in form. The root itself is about three to six centimeters across and 4.7 centimeters in length. There are four recognized types of Maca Root based on the color of the root. Root color varies from creamy yellow or light pink to dark purple or black.
Chemically Maca root contains significant amounts of amino acids, carbohydrates, and minerals i... (read more)
Author: chester ku-lea
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9. Maca's Many Uses and Benefits
March 03, 2006
Maca root grows in the mountains of Peru at high altitudes of 7,000 to 11,000 feet, making it the highest altitude growing plant in the world. Maca is a radish-like root vegetable that is related to the potato family, and is tuberous and spherical in form. The root itself is about three to six centimeters across and 4.7 centimeters in length. There are four recognized types of Maca Root based on the color of the root. Root color varies from creamy yellow or light pink to dark purple or black.
Chemically Maca root contains significant amounts of amino acids, carbohydrates, and minerals i... (read more)
Author: chester ku-lea
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