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  • 4 ways to cook with turmeric this Christmas

    James Colquhoun - 4 min read


    Explore new ways to use turmeric in meals and drinks this Christmas.

    Tumeric latte

    Turmeric might not be the first ingredient on your shopping list this Christmas, but when you realise how many ways it can be used – and how it can help you stay well during the silly season – you’ll want to make sure you’ve stocked up.

    A shot of goodness

    The festive season is a marathon, not a sprint, so it’s important to ensure you’re taking care of yourself. Turmeric, a powerful anti-inflammatory spice, can help to do that. Served in a potent ginger, turmeric and apple shot, it gives you a real kick in the morning.

    This one is for the adventurous. Take a one-inch knob of turmeric, a one-inch knob of ginger and one apple, then put it through a cold-pressed slow juicer if you have one (or a blender if you don’t).

    You end up with about a 30 to 60ml shot of fire. It’s an amazing balance between the sweet and tart of the apple and the fiery flavours of turmeric and ginger. Down a shot of this and it's a powerful dose of anti-inflammatory. The perfect way to combat Christmas chaos.

    Sensational summer curries

    Whether you just need a break from the turkey and ham or you’re looking for an easy last-minute entertainer, a turmeric-based curry is ideal. When you make a curry, even if you use a pre-mixed curry mix, such as a garam masala, always add more turmeric than you need.

    In summer, a coconut fish curry is perfect – I’ve included my Fijan Fish Curry recipe below for some inspiration. I'm quite heavy with my turmeric powder in a dish like this. You can even use a base of fresh turmeric, fresh ginger and fresh garlic. Then add ghee, mustard seeds, cumin powder, coriander seed powder, turmeric powder, a bit of salt, fish and coconut milk. Ideal on a balmy December night.

    Spicy side salads

    Often during summer, we don't get enough hydration and medicinal foods. So, wherever you can find a place for them, put them in your diet. An easy way to do this is by adding turmeric to the side salads that you serve during the festive season.

    You can make turmeric-based dressings or simply sprinkle turmeric powder over a dish. Or, if you’re making a chicken salad, cook the chicken with olive oil and turmeric.

    Turmeric tea

    I like tea that’s made from scratch. Grate half an inch of turmeric and a similar amount of ginger. You’ll end up with two or three tablespoons of grated ginger and turmeric on your chopping board.

    If you're a little bit rough like me, you paste them onto the palm of your hand and squeeze between your fingers into a cup. You’ll get about 10 to 20 drops of liquid.

    Add warm water and a bit of cayenne pepper. Stir in some honey if you need it. It’s great for hydration in the morning, and it’s a really simple way to get the benefits of this powerful anti-inflammatory herb.

    After Christmas, when you’re still looking vibrant while people around you begin to wilt, you can tell them your secret ingredient is turmeric.

    FIJIAN FISH CURRY
    An exotic tropical recipe blending the diverse culinary influences of India and the Pacific island of Fiji. Serves 4.

    Ingredients for curry paste

    • 1 tbsp coconut oil
    • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
    • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
    • 2 tbsp garam masala powder
    • Zest of 1 unwaxed lime (use a fine grater or microplane)
    • 1 tsp ground turmeric
    • 2 tsp ground sweet paprika
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • 1⁄2 a bunch of cilantro (coriander), roots and stems chopped, leaves reserved for later


    Ingredients for fish curry

    • 2 lb (1kg) mahi mahi or similar firm wild caught white fish, diced in 1 inch pieces
    • 1 cup coconut milk homemade or organic canned
    • 1⁄2 cup water
    • 1 tbsp tamarind paste, dissolved in a small amount of warm water, sift out any lumpy bits and discard
    • 1 tsp unrefined sea salt
    • 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped for garnish


    Method

    1. Melt oil in a large pot, add onions and garlic and cook gently over a low heat until translucent. Add remaining curry paste ingredients and cook, stirring regularly for about two minutes or until fragrant.
    2. Add the water, salt and tamarind mix to the pot and heat up until it’s just barely simmering.
    3. Add the fish and poach until almost cooked through, stirring gently so as not to break up the pieces. Take off the heat and add the coconut milk. Stir gently for another minute.
    4. Serve immediately, garnished with chili (to warm), fresh cilantro leaves and a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice.
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    Filmmaker of 'Food Matters' and 'Hungry For Change', and founder of FMTV, James has dedicated his life to discovering the truth behind nutrition and our food supply. James, alongside Laurentine ten Bosch, has transformed the 'Food Matters' film into a global wellness hub, with a community of over 3.3 million followers across email and social networks. The information in this article is general information only and is not intended as medical, health, nutritional or other advice. You should obtain professional advice from a medical or health practitioner in relation to your own personal circumstances.

    Disclaimer:
    The information in this article is general information only and is not intended as financial, medical, health, nutritional, tax or other advice. It does not take into account any individual’s personal situation or needs. You should consider obtaining professional advice from a financial adviser and/or tax specialist, or medical or health practitioner, in relation to your own circumstances and before acting on this information.


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