Go nuts with pecans

Dice have long been part of human diet. This is because good taste and help us to stay healthy and fit.

A nut is the Pecan nut. It is native to North America and like any other nut can be eaten raw or as an ingredient in any recipe ranging from main courses to desserts.

Pecan is a term Algonquian Linguistics, which means a nut requiring a stone to crack. It has a very variable form. Some are oval, while others are round.

It is a valuable food source for native Americans, particularly during the autumn and winter as they are easy to store.

It has a huge value to this group of people that some varieties of pecans are named after Indian tribes.

Pecans are a good source of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid is considered healthy for the heart because of its ability to help reduce bad cholesterol.

Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals and a good source of vitamin e and fiber.

What makes this unique is its natural nut flavor, buttery rich which makes it a favorite ingredient in particular with dessert. The most famous of which are the pecan pie and pecan praline.

The natural taste of buttery Pecan nut blends well with the sweetness of sugar, then has a long history confectionery. Sugared pecans are a treat preferred not only by children with sweet tooth but by adults as well.

Honey is also an ingredient that can make a superb recipe of sugared pecans. Honey can improve its texture and blends well with its buttery flavor.

Any Chef or pastry chef can experiment on how to prepare a recipe of sugared pecans. Roast or bake, Toast the nuts. In both cases to prepare will improve its flavor and texture and appearance.

But even before considering preparation options, coming up with the best sugared pecans should begin before choosing the right pecans. Choose those without cracks, mold or hole. Go further, for those who are golden brown or cream color.

Sugared pecans are not the only ones that you can do with pecans. There are so many other variations that you can explore how these nuts are also good with meat, vegetables and fruit.

Pecans can add crunch and fries to your salad recipes and flavour and texture to your courses.

Instead of munching on junk food and candy, kids can nibble toasted pecans for their snacks or watching television. This is a healthy alternative.

Its not just sugar and honey can be added to the Pecans, you can also explore other spices like cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, cayenne pepper and the like.

Pecans can also be an ingredient in any dish spicy. Spicy chicken, meat or vegetable dishes can be made more interesting than Pecans.

A pecan nut fits any Cook who likes to let go of his creative character in the kitchen. This nut is flexible in terms of preparation and the kind of food that can bring to the table.

The wide variety of nut use alone makes it the most valuable species.

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