turmeric
Pronounced:TER-muh-rihk
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The root of a tropical plant related to the gingerroot has a bitter, pungent taste and a bright yellow-orange color. Turmeric adds flavor and color to East Indian cooking and puts the yellow in American mustard.
Ingredient
Season: available year-round
How to select: Sold ground in supermarket spice sections.
How to store: In a cool dark place for up to 6 months.
Matches well with: beans, chicken, curry, lamb, lentils, paella, rice, shellfish
Substitutions: Saffron or dry mustard
| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calculated for 1 | ||
| Calories 1133 | ||
| Calories from Fat | (%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 0.0g | % | |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | % | |
| Sodium 0mg | % | |
| Potassium 0mg | % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 0.0g | % | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | % | |
| Sugars 0.0g | ||
| Protein 0.0g | % | |
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