[Latin Name] Brassica oleracea L.var.italica L.

[Plant Source] from China

[Specifications]10:1

[Appearance] Light green to green powder

Plant Part Used: whole plant

[Particle size] 60 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤8.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, and is closely related to cauliflower. Its cultivation originated in Italy. Broccolo, its Italian name, means “cabbage sprout.” Because of its different components, broccoli provides a range of tastes and textures, from soft and flowery (the floret) to fibrous and crunchy (the stem and stalk). Broccoli contains glucosinolates, phytochemicals which break down to compounds called indoles and isothiocyanates (such as sulphoraphane). Broccoli also contains the carotenoid, lutein. Broccoli is an excellent source of the vitamins K, C, and A, as well as folate and fiber. Broccoli is a very good source of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and the vitamins B6 and E.

Main Function

(1).With the function of anti-cancer, and effectively improving capability of blood scavenging;

(2).Having the great effect to prevent and regulate hypertension;

(3).With the function of enhancing liver detoxification, improve immunity;

(4).With the function of reducing blood sugar and cholesterol.

4. Application

(1).As drugs raw materials of anti-cancer, it is mainly used in pharmaceutical field;

(2).Applied in health product field, it can be used as raw material in health food, the purpose is to enhance immunity

(3).Applied in food fields, it is widely used as functional food additive.

Here at the Kenmore Live Studio Chef Cory Morris of Mercat a la Planxa demonstrates how to prepare Oaxacan Mole Wrapped Duck Confit Enchiladad, with Queso Requeson and a Pumpkin Seed and Raisin Escabeche. Watch to learn how to prepare mole in a unique way that you’ve probably never seen done before!

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Recipe: Oaxacan Mole Wrapped Duck Confit Enchiladad, with Queso Requeson and a Pumpkin Seed and Raisin Escabeche
Chef: Cory Morris

Standard Poultry Brine Ingredients:
Water – 10 L
Ice – 10,000 g
Salt – 1250 g
Brown sugar – 325 g
Orange quarters – 500 g
Star anise – 20 g
Cinnamon sticks – 10 g
Juniper berries – 10 g
Thyme sprigs – 20 g
Ground black peppercorns – 20 g
Bay leaf – 2 g

Duck Leg Confit Ingredients:
Duck legs – 10 ea
Standard poultry brine – 1 recipe
Rendered Duck fat – 2 gal

Method:
The day before, add legs to brine, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. The next day, preheat oven to 275°F. Melt duck fat over low heat and place duck legs in an even layer in 4″ hotel pans. Pour warm duck fat on top of legs to cover by at least 1″. Cover pans tightly with aluminum foil and place on a cooling rack. Strain duck fat, being careful not to mix the depot liquid with the fat (you may lose some of the fat, but it’s alright, refrigerate for later use.

Oaxacan Mole Enchilada Ingredients:
Ancho chiles – 25 g
Nora chiles – 25 g
Hot water – 100 g
Garlic cloves – 12 g
Roasted garlic – 25 g
Sesame seeds – 50 g
Stale baguette – 25 g
Corn tortillas – 25 g
Marcona almonds – 22 g
Raisins – 15 g
Canela stick, 4″ long – 1 ea
Cloves – 1 ea
Allspice berries – 1 ea
Thyme sprigs – 2 ea
Chopped onion – 125 g
Small dice green plantain – 50 g
Lard – 62 g
Tomatillos – 37 g
Tomatoes – 56 g
Mexican chocolate – 25 g
Kappa Carrageeneen – 14 g

Method:
Fry and soak the ancho chiles and nora chiles in hot water for 20 minutes. Place in blender and puree with soaking water.

Dice and fry stale baguette until golden

Using half of the lard at the lowest temperature, fry the marcona almonds, raisins, canela stick, cloves, allspice berries, chopped onion and green plantain until onions are soft.

Place tomatoes, tomatillos and friend nut/herb/spice mixture into a vita prep and puree until smooth, adding enough water to keep the blades moving. Heat remaining lard in a large saucepot. Add all the blended ingredients (minus chili puree) and cook over low heat for 45 minutes. Add chili puree and cook for 1 hour. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Strain through a fine mess strainer, season with salt and sugar to taste. Bring mix back to a boil and add kappa carrageenen. Cook for 2 minutes and pour on to a half sheet tray to cool (make sure mixture is hot). Once cool, cut into 4 in X 4 in sheets and stuff with duck confit and cheese.

Garnish with pumpkin seed and raisin escabeche.

Pumpkin Seed Mole Brittle Ingredients:
Granulated sugar – 400 g
Corn Syrup – 275 g
Water – 200 g
Pumpkin seeds – 150 g
Whole butter – 23 g
Cumin – 7 g
Dark Chili Powder – 7 g
Cocoa powder – 60 g
Chayane powder – 0.5 g
Sea salt – 2 g

Method:
Put a 24- by 12-inch sheet of parchment on a work surface and anchor corners with pieces of tape. Bring sugar, water, and sea salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cook mixture, without stirring, washing down any sugar crystals from side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water, until syrup registers 238°F (soft-ball stage) on thermometer, 10 to 12 minutes (sugar syrup will be colorless). Remove from heat and stir in seeds , with a wooden spoon, then continue stirring until syrup crystallizes, 3 to 4 minutes.

Return pan to moderate heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts completely (sugar will continue to dry and become grainy before melting) and turns a deep caramel color, 4 to 5 minutes more (seeds will be toasted) Add Butter and remaining spices, stir in to incorporate. Carefully pour hot caramel mixture onto parchment and carefully cover with another sheet. Immediately roll out (between sheets of parchment) as thinly as possible with a rolling pin, pressing firmly. Remove top sheet of parchment and immediately cut brittle into pieces with a heavy knife or pizza wheel. Cool brittle completely, then peel paper from bottom. (Alternately, break brittle into pieces once cool.)

In this video I discuss what are soybeans, how soy is produced, and some of the health benefits of soy.

Transcript (partial)

We start with legumes, which are seeds or pods of a leguminous plant, like peas, beans and peanuts. Soybeans are legumes, and they provide both oil and protein products.

As the soybean is processed, oil is extracted, and the meaty part that is left is used to feed livestock, or made into soy protein isolate.

100g of whole soy contains 9 fat, 10 carb…6 are fiber, 17 protein, and contain micros.

Soy contains phytates which are antioxidant compounds, but phytates do block the absorption of some minerals.

Soy also contains a lot of isoflavones, which may help decrease the risk of breast cancer, however, the research is still in its early stages.

Not everything about soy is good though, In the US, 90%of the soy produced is genetically modified, and most of the soy crop is exposed to a chemical solvent during its processing.

Bottom line, Soy appears to have many health benefits, as long as it is organic.

Other sources…

https://authoritynutrition.com/foods/soybeans/

https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/how-good-is-soy?page=2

https://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400758/Are-Phytates-Bad-or-Good.html