The Brazilian nut, according to many, is the most delicious of all nuts. The fruits of the Brazil nut are ripening throughout the year. Seeds of walnut carry small rodents agouti. They bury the fruits in reserve, and find a small part of their stocks. Brazil nut grows on the territory of Bolivia, Peru, Guiana, Venezuela and, of course, in Brazil.
In fruits of the Brazil nut, as a rule, there are 15-25 seeds covered with the same thick shell as the fruits themselves. In appearance, the seeds resemble mandarin lobules.
Seeds contain almost 70% fat, 16% protein and 7% carbohydrates, vitamins B, A, potassium, magnesium, iron, fiber, phosphorus and selenium. The last mineral element has a rejuvenating effect on the human body. Two Brazil nuts contain a daily intake of selenium.
The Brazil nut contains niacin, vitamin E, zinc and copper. This nut is an excellent source of arginine and flavonoids. The first element is an amino acid that promotes blood clotting. The second is a preventive antioxidant, which helps with cardiovascular and cancer diseases.
Fat, contained in the Brazil nut, refers to unsaturated fats and helps reduce cholesterol.
Brazilian nut kernels taste like cedar nut. To the table, the Brazil nut is served as a snack, sometimes sprinkled with salt or sugar.
From Brazil nuts produce oil, which is not only used for food, but also used to lubricate the watch movement. Artists use it to make paints.
However, the main purpose of the Brazil nut is its consumption in food. In cooking, there are enough recipes for dishes using this nut.
Widely used Brazil nuts and in cosmetology. Healing nut oil, penetrating the skin, creates a protective layer on the surface, preventing the aging and evaporation of water. Apply for skin care of the body, face and hair.
Selenium, contained in the Brazil nut, helps to strengthen the immune system, serves as a good preventive against cancer.
Regular consumption of Brazil nuts will help to cope with depression, make a person stress-resistant, improve metabolism, normalize the level of sugar. However, it is not recommended to eat more than two Brazilian nuts per day. Everything is good in moderation.
The Brazil nut can be stored without shell. For two years, it will retain its useful properties.
I offer you several recipes using the Brazil nut.
Chocolate with Brazil nuts.
You will need 500g of dark chocolate (70% cocoa), a little grated nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 400ml fatty cream, 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar, 500g of Brazil nuts.
Lubricate the square shape with butter, lay food film. Melt the chocolate, add cinnamon, sugar powder, cloves and nutmeg. Pour in warmed cream and mix.
Put a layer on the bottom of the mold with Brazil nut and pour chocolate on it. Pour the second layer of Brazil nut and pour the chocolate again. Repeat until all nuts and all chocolate have been used. Put in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Chilled tiles can be removed from the refrigerator and cut into small pieces. Such a treat will please your children and guests. It is stored in the refrigerator for several days.
Nut cake.
You will need 300 g of Brazil nuts, 300 g of condensed milk, 150 g of cream, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 150 ml of milk, 4 eggs, 150 g of flour, 200 g of sugar, 100 g of chocolate.
Beat the proteins in a separate bowl, adding sugar to make a meringue. In another bowl, beat the yolks, olive oil, nuts, milk, flour until you get a semblance of dough. Carefully mix the resulting mass with the meringue. Pour the dough into a pre-greased shape with a diameter of 18cm. Put in a preheated oven to 180 ° C, bake for 45 minutes. Check with a stick, piercing the dough.
Cool the resulting cake, cut it in half with dental floss. Spread the bottom of the condensed milk. In a separate saucepan, heat the cream and chocolate. With a thick mixture, pour the cake, let it freeze. Sweet cake will be an excellent treat for your guests.