PALILLO-STICK

The variety of Turmeric grows in Peru is called "Curcuma Longa, and takes the name of" Stick "and its main crop is in the Peruvian jungle, recent studies indicates that this variety is rich in bisdemethoxycurcumin, an anti oxidant that can combat the accumulation of proteins that are parked in fighting the dreaded Alzheimer brain.

The Machigengas (tribe of the Peruvian jungle) say that turmeric is a good diuretic and prevents constipation (flu).

It also acts as anti-inflammatory respiratory, joint and urinary tract, is also useful in cases of prostatitis.

It also stimulates blood circulation, they not only use it as medicine, culinary flavoring and coloring, but also effectively trim, as the spread on the skin, provides moisture and freshness.

AJI DE GALLINA

Today I had lunch a very delicious "aji de gallina", salty foods I don`t like to cook with exact measurements, anyway here is my recipe

Ingredientes:

1 Chicken breast

1 stalk celery

1 tbsp oil

½ chopped onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic

½ tbsp of “palillo” (optional)

2 yellow peppers blended (if you like spicy)

6 slices of bread/soaked in mil kan chicken broth

Salt  and pepper to taste

Chopped pecans to taste (optional)

Chopped parsley to taste

Hard eggs

Preparation

Boil the chicken breast in water, celery and salt, then fray and reserve.

In a pan add oil, onion, garlic, palillo and the chili liquid, then add the shredded chicken and bread blending.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Add pecans and parmesan cheese to taste.

Check the consistencyit must not be watery , you can keep adding chicken broth or milk.

Finally add the copped parsley.

Served with potato, egg and rice...Enjoy...!!!