[Latin Name] Rhodiola Rosea

[Plant Source] China

[Specifications] Salidrosides:1%-5%

Rosavin:3% HPLC

[Appearance] Brown fine powder

[Plant Part Used] Root

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

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

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

[What is Rhodiola Rosea]

Rhodiola Rosea (also known as Arctic root or golden root) is a member of the family Crassulaceae, a family of plants native to the arctic regions of Eastern Siberia. Rhodiola rosea is widely distributed  in Arctic and mountainous regions throughout Europe and Asia. It grows at altitudes of 11,000 to 18,000 feet above sea level.

There are numerous animal and test tube studies showing that rhodiola has both a stimulating and a sedating effect on the central nervous system; enhance physical endurance; improves thyroid, thymus, and adrenal function; protects the nervous system, heart and liver; and has antioxidant and anticancer properties.

[Function]

1 Enhancing immunity and delaying aging;

2 Resisting radiation and tumor;

3 Regulating nervous system and metabolism, effectively limiting melancholy feeling and mood, and promoting mental status;

4 Protecting cardiovascular, dilating coronary artery,preventing coronary arteriosclerosis and arrhythmia.

By Dr. Frank Schonlau

Full recipe: https://bit.ly/pumpkinsoup-nomiku

This easy soup packs a lot of heat for not being cooked over a stove. You just need a water bath and your Nomiku and you’re ready to serve! Perfect to warm you up for the oncoming cold weather.

Serves 4

Cook time: 1.5 hours sous vide

Ingredients:

1 Small Sugar Pumpkin (about 2.5-3lbs) – cubed
2 Tablespoons Butter
4 Garlic Cloves – smashed
1 Jalapeño – halved & deseeded
1 Teaspoon Curry Powder (we used Jaswant’s Kitchen)
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
2 Cups Coconut Milk
1 Teaspoon Smoked Sea Salt
Garnish options:

Cilantro
1 Shallot – diced & fried
Shredded Coconut
Pumpkin Seeds
Cracked Pepper

Steps:

Set up Nomiku water bath and turn temperature to 83°C (181°F).
In a gallon sized zip bag, add cubed pumpkin, jalapeño, smashed garlic, tomato paste, butter, curry powder, sea salt, and coconut milk. Sous vide for 1.5 hours.
Remove from water bath and pour into a large bowl and puree using an immersion blender or pour into blender to puree in two equal batches.
Pour into 4 serving bowls and top with cilantro, fried shallots, pumpkin seeds, and cracked pepper to taste.