BIO Cress Lettuce Seeds for Sprouting 30g

Description

Cress lettuce contains tonic substances that give people a sense of well-being, in addition to the pleasant flavour of the plant. This is why cress salad is one of the most indispensable herbs.

Cress is most commonly found in India, North Africa, Europe and America, where it has been known for centuries. Its seeds have even been found in the tombs of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs, which suggests that the pungent flavour was already in vogue at that time. The plant has a strong and spicy flavour, slightly reminiscent of mustard. This is due to the high mustard oil content in the leaves of the salad cress. This common herb can be added to curd, sour cream, pasta dishes and soups. When used in meat and fish stews, it is important to remember that it is not advisable to add the cress during cooking. In addition, chefs have discovered how cress salad gives a much fresher taste to old potatoes. You can use this tip to make potato salads or spicy mashed potatoes, for example. The crowning glory, of course, is that cress can be used in even simpler ways, for example in a sandwich, where herbs could be substituted for salt. In this way, you can make a small meal a little healthier.

A cress salad deserves praise not only for enlivening the flavour of the meal. In fact, it has been used to stop bleeding, lower fevers and combat scurvy, stomach upsets and impotence. Cress is known as a successful digestive stimulant and sleep aid. Studies have also shown attention and concentration enhancing effects. In times of sickness, a tea made from cress is helpful as it has a diuretic effect. For humans, the plant contains a wealth of beneficial substances, including calcium, potassium and phosphorus compounds. In addition, it also contains adequate amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E.

To store, wrap the cress salad in a damp paper towel, place the blunt in a sealed plastic bag and store in the fridge. Remove only when you are ready to use the cress, otherwise the leaves may rot. It is not recommended to keep the plant in the freezer for more than 2 months, as it will lose its flavour and aroma over a longer period.

Refreshing salad with potatoes and cress

A simple and easy-to-make salad in which cress plays a major role because of its flavour.

You need:

600g potatoes

100g cress salad

5 eggs

100g sour cream

100g mayonnaise

To taste: salt, pepper, lemon juice and sugar.

How to make:

Boil the potatoes and eggs thoroughly, then chop them into small pieces. Mix together the sauce, to which you need to add the sour cream, mayonnaise and seasoning. Chop the cress finely and mix into a smooth paste with the seasoned dressing. Finally, mix the chopped potatoes and egg with the prepared sauce.

Published in Health Plus magazine.