6 Reasons Why Eating Hot Peppers Are Good for the Body

i so love chilies!!!! and spicy dishes!! :D ^_^
t gives you a lot of healthy and savory dishes, it could be something simple or grand. but whatever it is. when its spicy and has chillies in them, it always taste amazing. 

its so good that once you tasted it you can never go back!! :D 
food wont simply be the same without it.

1.      Metabolism Booster
Do you sweat when eating spicy food? If so, this is because you experience the temporary metabolism boost produced by capsaicin. The ingredient has been shown to increase thermogenesis, also known as heat production, which boosts metabolism immediately after eating hot chili peppers.

2.      Weight Loss Winner
Hot peppers may also help lose weight. Scientists at Purdue University found that eating hot peppers may help reduce cravings for salty, fatty or sweet foods.

3.         Pain Reliever
Capsaicin, active chemical in hot peppers  are used to relieve pain following an attack of shingles or peripheral neuropathy, according to several studies.

4.         Gastrointestinal Problem Reliever
Some researches indicate that taken internally, capsaicin might be effective in treating minor indigestion.

5.         Sex Life Enhancer
When capsaicin dilates blood vessels, it increases circulation and stimulates nerve endings all over your body, which can help rev up libido.

6.         Blood Vessel Relaxer
Capsaicin may also help reduce blood pressure. One study showed that blood vessels in rats relaxed after eating chili peppers. For many people suffering with the high blood pressure, hot peppers may be an effective addition to the diet.

Condensed from:

https://ph.she.yahoo.com/blogs/healthy-living/6-great-reasons-eat-hot-peppers-124500149.html

Budae Jjigae or Army Stew ~~

Korean hot pot dish is one of the most frequently requested recipes from my readers. Whether it’s cold weather that’s calling for this type of comfort food or you just want to have your friends and family over for this sharing friendly food, any excuses are acceptable here!
Among the hot pot varieties available, Korean army stew (Budae Jjigae, 부대찌개) is definitely one of the most popular hot pot dishes in Korea. I can vouch for this as I used to eat this army stew at least once a week with my colleagues. It’s reasonably cheap to buy and, even better, it consists of easy to find ingredients if you’re making it yourself.

Some facts about army stew (Budae Jjigae)

• Army stew or army base stew (Budae Jjigae) is Korean fusion stew that incorporates American style processed food such as spam, sausages, canned baked beans and sliced cheese.
• Budae (부대) is a general term for a military base in Korean and Jjigae (찌개) is a term for soup/stew. Hence the word army stew or army base stew was born.
• Soon after the Korean war (in the early 1950’s), food was extremely scarce in Korea, so those surplus processed foods from the US military bases were a great supplement for Koreans.
• Among the US military base areas in Korea, Uijeongbu, an hour north of Seoul, is most famous for this stew.

The best part about making this delicious stew is that the preparation is really easy – mostly involving cutting and slicing the ingredients. You can omit/substitute the main ingredients per your preference too.
To fit all the ingredients below, you will need at least a 12 inch shallow pot. I used my favourite pot for this recipe and it was just the perfect size. I cooked it on a portable burner so that my family can gather around the table and serve themselves while the stew gently bubbles down. It was so convenient and keeps the soup still hot even when the heat wasn’t on it. It’s really the perfect pot for Korean style hot pot, so you should check it out.
PS. my friendly warning – As you can imagine from the listed ingredients below, it contains high calorie food. What’s worse, the stew is very addictive! Extra workout plans are absolutely necessary!

 

Ingredients for 4 servings

Main

• 4 cups (1 litre) chicken stock* (see note)
• 200g (7 ounces) SPAM, thinly sliced
• 4 cocktail Frankfurt sausage (150g, 5.3 ounces), thinly & diagonally sliced
• 250g (9 ounces) tofu, sliced (about 1.5cm, 1/2 inch thickness)
• 200g (7 ounces) enoki mushrooms, base stem removed & stems separated
• 200g (7 ounces) king oyster mushrooms, thinly sliced length ways
• 100g (3.5 ounces) shiitake mushroom caps, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup ripened bite sized Kimchi
• 110g (3.9 ounces) instant ramen noodles
• 50g (1.8 ounces) sliced Korean rice cakes, soaked in cold water for 15 mins if it was frozen
• 30g (1 ounces) green onion, thinly & diagonally sliced
• 1 or 2 slices of cheese

  Sauce (Mix these in a small bowl)

• 2 Tbsp Korean chili flakes (Gochugaru)
• 2 Tbsp rice wine (mirin)
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 Tbsp sugar
• 1/2 Tbsp Korean chili paste (Gochujang)
• A few sprinkles of ground black pepper

*1 Tbsp = 15ml, 1 Cup = 250ml
** If you want to learn more about Korean cooking ingredients, check this post.

Steps.
1.Assemble the main ingredients (except for instant ramen noodles, rice cakes, green onion and cheese) in a shallow pot. Add the sauce in the middle. Pour the stock in the corner of the pot. Close the lid and boil it on medium high heat until the stock starts to boil (about 8 mins).

2. Add the remaining ingredients – instant ramen noodles, rice cakes, green onion and cheese on top of the pot and boil uncovered until the noodles are cooked (about 2 to 3 mins). Reduce the heat to low (if you’re cooking on a portable burner and sharing the food at the dinning table).

3. Start dishing out soup, protein and vegetables onto your own soup bowl. Serve with steamed rice (& with other Korean side dishes).

 

Notes

• I used  store bought chicken stock, which saved at least 30 mins or more of potential cooking time compared to making it from scratch. According to the package, it contains chicken stock 98% (water, chicken, carrots, celery, cabbage, onions, sage extract, parsley), salt, sugar, yeast extract.
• As I can’t guarantee that every chicken stock you buy will give a result the same as mine, if you’re unsure, I suggest you mix with water (e.g. 2 cups water & 2 cups chicken stock) to ensure the chicken stock does not have too much overpowering taste.
• Alternatively, you can use homemade dried kelp & anchovy stock or beef stock. Get the homemade beef stock idea from this recipe. FYI, I didn’t like a store bought beef stock for this recipe as I thought it was a bit too salty.
• Noodles soak up a lot of liquid so it’s best to consume them first. Also you can replenish with spare stock (if you have any) as it boils down. It should be still delicious. (& this is how Koreans eat this dish at a restaurant.) 

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eating ramen can also be a struggle...

Growing up, we all have been told that eating noodles/ramen isnt healthy. i can give you stomach illness that can be fatal. But, we can all agree that it is good and so addictive. so many have been doing healthy versions of ramen/noodles that we all can enjoy and can cause us less damage.

here is a video of how to make a ramen without discarding the healthy properties our bodies need, yet- still enjoy the taste! <3

check it out!

Eating Healthy; Korean Soup Noodles!

Image Credits: maangchi.com

How are we all keeping up with our New Years resolution of sticking to a healthy diet? With time and budget constrain, it is really hard to cook some delicious yet healthy meals. But don’t worry, our favourite YouTube chef Maangchi has got this covered! She is back again with a simple, cheap and healthy Korean dish recipe; Korean Noodle Soup (Guksu)!

This easy yet mouth watering Korean noodle soup is a perfect substitute to ramen which has next to zero nutritional value. So why not try this recipe at home today and send us pictures using the links below? Oh, if you are interested in more Korean recipes, don’t forget to check out the Korean recipes’ section on our blog. You will definitely love it! So what are we waiting for.. Let’s cook!~

credits to the owner. 

why do i blog about my food.?

Greetings from My Panchiko World....

I blog about "MY" food is simply because im liking the idea of sharing my own version of any dishes that i come across with. Being able to eat food is a luxury that many people work so hard for... and then simple eat a cup of rice and a piece of fish then water?! not only that it is pitiful but also degrading.

so in my blog. i will not be posting much of those so called luxurious and expensive dishes. But I will  be posting foods that is in-expensive but very delicious. a food that can eaten by anyone in all walks of life. and if you are willing to try? Maybe something .... unusual. xD~! (^___^;)"./

we will see.

look out for my new post. i know I am new and my blog is new. but bear with me. we might discover new things about something.

 thank you guys in advance.....

 

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