Horseradish

Horseradish is a herbaceous plant, the root of which has been used by man since ancient times as a spicy food additive. In other European languages, the name of this culture sounds like this:

• Deutsch – Kren, Korea, Pfefferwurzel, Bauernsenf;
• English – horseradish;
• French – cran, raifort.

Horseradish is a perennial, and during its life it can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The plant has a straight, branching stem and long, broad leaves. Small, white inflorescences form fluffy tassels. Horseradish seeds ripen in small pods.

The genus "horseradish" combines 3 types of plants:

• armoracia lacustris;
• armoracia sisymbroides;
• armoracia rusticana.

The last type of horseradish is also called "ordinary" or "village". It is he who grows in our gardens and is an invariable ingredient in some traditional Russian dishes.

Europe, or rather, its eastern part, is considered the birthplace of horseradish. Later it was introduced to America and Asian countries. A large amount of horseradish grows in Russia, including Siberia and the Caucasus. Although this herb is considered domesticated, it is often seen growing in wild places such as river banks and swamps.

In the summer, horseradish is eaten mainly raw, and it is added to the dish immediately before serving.However, there are many ways to harvest horseradish for future use.

Homemade horseradish is prepared as follows:

1. Dig up horseradish roots, wash and clean thoroughly. Grind horseradish with a meat grinder.
2. For one kilogram of twisted roots, add 0.5 tbsp. salt and 1.5 tbsp. sugar, stir.
3. Dilute the mixture with boiling water to the consistency of porridge and pour into prepared glass jars.
4. Drop a little lemon juice or acetic acid into each container.
5. Banks roll up.

Store in a cool, dark place for several months.

It is best to grow horseradish in your backyard - then you can be 100% sure of the quality of the raw material. However, if you are deprived of such an opportunity, it is quite possible to buy horseradish on the market. When buying, pay attention to the fact that the roots are strong, juicy, without traces of the presence of any diseases or harmful insects.

• light brown on the outside and off-white on the inside;
• has a burning taste;
• has a sharp, pungent odor.

Nutritional value and calorie content of 100 gr. raw product

You can learn more about the beneficial properties of horseradish root and its comparison with radish from an excerpt from the program "Live healthy!"

The chemical composition of horseradish includes: vitamins PP, E, C, B9, B6, B2, B1, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium.

• has an antibacterial effect;
• stimulates the release of hydrochloric acid;
• is a valuable source of vitamin C;
• considered an effective antiscorbutic;
• regulates the work of the gastrointestinal tract;
• stimulates appetite;
• is a good diuretic;
• has a choleretic effect;
• relieves inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes.

• Horseradish is a very spicy product, so it is strictly not recommended for people with serious diseases of the stomach or intestines.
• Eating large amounts of horseradish can cause a sharp jump in blood pressure.

• pregnancy;
• lactation period;
• childhood;
• thyroid disease;
• violation of the liver or kidneys;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Horseradish roots contain an essential oil that can fight serious diseases such as dysentery, typhoid fever, paratyphoid and salmonellosis. In addition, horseradish essential oil can act on blood vessels: constrict or expand them, depending on the concentration.

Horseradish juice is widely used in folk medicine. This healing agent helps with various inflammatory diseases of the throat and oral cavity, as well as with lesions of the skin.

• on the basis of horseradish, spicy sauces and gravies are prepared for meat, poultry and fish;
• used in the preservation of mushrooms and vegetables;
• is an obligatory ingredient of traditional Russian dishes - jelly and fish aspic;
• horseradish - the main component of homemade seasoning of the same name;
• served with cold appetizers.

Cut a loaf of white bread into slices. Brush each slice with butter. Put in a bowl 2 tbsp. homemade shit. Add 1 tsp. mayonnaise, salt to taste and mix. Put the resulting mixture on slices of bread on top of the butter and smooth. Cut two tomatoes into circles, pepper, sprinkle with your favorite spices and herbs. Put tomatoes on bread. Decorate sandwiches with drops of mayonnaise and fresh herbs.

• Grind 2 garlic cloves to a puree. Chop one small carrot into large pieces.
• Cut the onion into 4 pieces. Rinse 1 kg of veal, put in a saucepan, pour 1.5 liters of meat broth, add vegetables (except garlic) and cook over low heat for 2 hours. Then add bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste and leave to cook for another half hour.
• Pour 30 g of sheet gelatin with cold water. Remove the meat and vegetables from the pan, strain the broth and stir in the garlic gruel. Pour in the gelatin and stir until it is completely dissolved.
• Finely chop the boiled meat, a few sprigs of dill and parsley, then put it all on the bottom of a deep form. Pour in broth, cool to room temperature.
• Place the mold in the refrigerator. After about 2 hours, the jelly will harden. Before serving, decorate the dish with fresh herbs. Serve with horseradish.

Traditional healers recommend using horseradish-based products for the treatment and prevention of the following diseases:

• flu;
• acute tonsillitis;
• otitis;
• dysentery;
• intestinal parasites;
• toothache;
• hypertension;
• viral hepatitis;
• dropsy;
• swelling;
• acute respiratory diseases;
• scurvy;
• malaria;
• mental strain;
• physical exhaustion;
• radiculitis;
• gout;
• rheumatism;
• fungal infections;
• purulent inflammation.

Today, there are many different diets based on the use of large amounts of spicy food. Horseradish is one of the most accessible burning foods, so its popularity among those who lose weight is very high. In addition, horseradish helps to normalize the processes of digestion and, thereby, get rid of a few extra pounds.

• Despite the fact that horseradish is a perennial plant, gardeners prefer to plant it every year, and harvest it in the fall. This is due to the fact that the roots of an old plant become hard and small, that is, unsuitable for food.
• It is best to grow horseradish from annual roots, cut into cuttings of 20-30 cm. At the same time, the upper part of the segment is cut off evenly, and the lower part is cut at an angle.
• 1 m² land you can grow 5 or 6 horseradish bushes.
• Horseradish is planted in autumn or early spring, after the snow has melted.
• Before planting, the cuttings are cleaned of buds and roots, retreating 15 mm from above and 30 mm from below.
• Horseradish is planted in pre-dug and fertilized soil.
• The cuttings are planted at an angle and sprinkled with a layer of loose soil a few centimeters thick.
• Horseradish needs periodic watering and weeding.
• So that over time the plant does not grow throughout the backyard, it is necessary to limit the area of ​​\u200b\u200bits growth with a reliable fence.

In different regions of Russia, preference is given to different varieties of horseradish. Here are the most popular ones:

• Latvian;
• Suzdal;
• Tatar;
• Atlant;
• Wild;
• Boris Yeltsin;
• Volkovsky;
• Tolpukhovsky.

See the next video for more on horseradish.

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• People have been eating horseradish since antiquity.
• The euphemism "hell" has always created great difficulties for translators from the Russian language.