Nasturtium Snack Butter

[Basic option.]

Nasturtium Snack Butter

Category: Cold meals and snacks

Ingredients
Butter 82%	50 g
Leaves and flowers of nasturtium	1/3 Art.
Salt	a couple of pinches
Lemon juice	taste
Fresh hot red pepper	taste
Shallot	0.5 pcs

Cooking method

• We have a weakness in our family - these are oils flavored with natural ingredients. And if vegetable oils, infused with herbs and spices, appear more and more often on many tables, then butter with fillings is quite rare!
• Take advantage of the summer season and make nasturtium oil - a great healthy, tasty and aromatic plant! After all, nasturtium or Capuchin watercress in most European countries is used not as an ornamental plant, but as a vegetable. It is used in salads, sauces, vegetable purees, and its green fruits are pickled and used instead of capers.
• This oil can be used alone on toast to decorate dishes. But especially it sounds with steamed or baked fish, fish soufflé or steamed cutlets.
• Green leaves and orange, yellow flowers of nasturtium have a pleasant slightly peppery taste and an extraordinary attractive aroma!
• It literally takes five minutes to prepare the oil, and the blanks from it can be stored in the freezer and taken out as needed.
• Basic option.
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• - Take 50 grams of high quality butter at room temperature and beat in a bowl until fluffy.
• Finely cut with a knife the washed and dried leaves, flowers and unopened buds of nasturtium.
• - Add salt, ground pepper (preferably a mixture of peppers) and finely chopped leaves and flowers of nasturtium to the oil. Mix well. Try it with salt and, if you want, you can add a few drops of lemon juice and a little zest if you want! (Lime will be even more useful.) I sometimes add a little more !!! finely chopped hot pepper.
• - Put the butter in a pastry bag and, if possible, beautifully plant the roses on the saucer. I didn't have any pastry nozzles on hand!
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• - Freeze the roses in the freezer carefully so as not to wrinkle.
• - Serve directly to the table with your favorite dishes!
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• You can form a sausage on cling film, twist and freeze, while serving, cutting off round pieces from it.
• Second option.
• Grind the flowers and leaves of nasturtium with chopped sweet onions (shallots preferred) and butter at room temperature in a small blender, salt and season to taste. See above.
• At the end, to add beauty, add finely chopped bright flowers and a couple of leaves so that beautiful colored blotches are visible in a homogeneous mass.

Note

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum) is a herb that belongs to the nasturtium family. In Russia, this plant, brought from Holland, was known as the capuchin, which is associated with the shape of the flower itself, imitating the hood of a monastic cloak. The fact is that "capuchin" and "hood" are brothers. Later, the name "nasturtium" stuck.
But the official name - Tropaeolum - was given to this beautiful plant by Carl Linnaeus. He saw the similarity in the leaves of the nasturtium shields of the warriors, while the flowers of the plant reminded him of the blood-stained helmets of defeated enemies, which were hung on the pillars (this is how the Roman soldiers marked victory). These columns were called tropaeolum.
Interesting ! The packages with nasturtium seeds I bought in Germany bore the inscription "kapuziner tropaeolu", that is, the name united several theories into one whole.

The medicinal properties of nasturtium are difficult to cover in one topic. It is anti-inflammatory, and diuretic, antitumor, tonic, blood-purifying, antibacterial action.
Based on their composition, nasturtium preparations are useful for neutralizing pathogenic microbes, normalizing metabolic processes, and enhancing the body's protective functions.
But the most valuable is the ability of nasturtium preparations to eliminate attacks of angina pectoris, dilate blood vessels and improve blood supply to the heart muscle.
This is the third year in a row that I have been planting nasturtium and using it in food after having tried a similar oil in a European restaurant.
Be healthy and happy everyone!

[Rada-dms]

Rada-dms, great! I have no land, but for several years I planted in a pot on the window, especially for salads and additives in vegetable oil. This summer, I just didn't do it, and here's a new method of application ... And on the street here I have never seen it at all.

[Babushka]

Babushka, I just adore nasturtium, and I did not immediately understand, from the third time! It's so good that you have come, maybe someone will be interested!
And then I think, after all, it grows with many, but they pass by such a miracle out of ignorance!
This year I want to dry and drink a course of infusion for general recovery.
It also strengthens the hair! Checked!

[Babushka]

Babushka, by the way, as it grows in pots, you need additional light in winter - the husband caught fire to save the bush for the house?

[Rada-dms]

Rada-dms, I planted for the summer. They grew well, but did not bloom profusely. For the winter I tried to put it on the balcony (I have a winter garden with timer lighting for 12 hours and a temperature of at least +15), it withered away. Maybe because there is no access to open air in winter.

[Rada-dms]

Rada-dms, thanks for the recipe! I have nasturtiums this year - more than ever! I will definitely do it!

The recipe appeared very timely! Thank you very much, Rada!
This year, too, I have more nasturtium than ever before - every grain has sprouted. Moreover, there are three colors: yellow, orange and red.
Just thinking where to apply the leaves?
Another would be to find a recipe with seed capers - do not waste the good.

[MariS]

MariS, I'm glad I came in handy! You can also dry the leaves in salads, then brew, insist on vodka, wash your head!
This is what I kept for myself! But I only have three bushes this year!
"The famous" capers "are prepared from nasturtium seeds as follows. Young green seeds are sprinkled with salt and left for a day in an enamel bowl. During this time they are mixed several times so that they are all evenly salted. Then the seeds are transferred into small jars, poured with 6% vinegar and leave for two weeks. Then the vinegar is drained, and the seeds are poured with fresh marinade with spices, as for cucumbers. Instead of vinegar, I use brushes of red currant berries - by eye, about one third of a glass for two mayonnaise jars.

There is another recipe for "capers": pour 200 g of flower buds (or buds, flowers) with marinade. Its composition: take 1 tbsp for 1 liter of water. spoon of 6% vinegar, 50 g of sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, pepper and bay leaf. Bring everything to a boil and cool. They are used for dressing saltwort, pickles, soups, marinade from them - for borscht.

[MariV]

MariV, so make capers !!! I don't have much, but I hope it will grow even more!
What a beauty !!!

[Rada-dms]

Rada-dms, I have not even heard of this! : udarilsya: Thank you! I thought to myself that the flowers were all.

Here, I just picked some leaves and flowers - I’ll put them in the bathhouse. I could not resist, I ate a leaf - the taste is very interesting, a cross between mustard and salad.

[ang-kay]

ang-kay, if you like capers, then you will like the taste of nasturtium, and there you can find use! Very helpful! It has been clinically proven to relieve even an attack of angina pectoris, as I read! :)

[MariV]

MariV, in oil, the taste softens if done without pepper.
What photos are good, bright, but from the tablet everything is dim! And they forgot the wire from the laptop at home
I have nothing to break, but I have already started to grow, maybe I am still going out.We left for two weeks - there was no watering, so it didn't grow!

I jump around my flowers every day with some water, that's the rod!

As a child, we ate nasturtium flowers all over the yard. I remember she was sour. I will plant next year for the sake of such a recipe.

[Rita]

Rita, actually, it is not sour, but spicy and spicy! Be sure to plant for beauty and to refresh your childhood memories! The salad is also good as an additive.
We, too, in childhood, tried everything to the taste, I remember overeating with sour and eating russula.
From nasturtium only health, it is limited only to people with severe stomach diseases.

As for the taste - I just tried it - sour-hot-spicy! Chessword!

[MariV]

MariV, mine does not have acid at all, maybe the sun is all gone! Here is the pungency on the tongue after it is felt. Maybe the variety is different? I'll go straight to the flower from the garden to chew!
I didn't have a sour taste last year either!

[Rada-dms]

Rada-dms, What a beauty!!! The recipe with butter is wonderful! I presented how delicious it was on freshly baked bread ...
She has always dearly loved nasturtium and made capers from seeds. By the way, nasturtium tincture is recommended for hair growth.

[barbariscka]

barbariscka, yes, I already wrote, I used the steam for my hair, my grandmother taught!
We are here collectively already sitting, trying! Thanks for joining!

[MariV]

MariV, mine does not have acid at all, maybe the sun is all gone! Here is the pungency on the tongue after it is felt. Maybe the variety is different? I'll go straight to the flower from the garden to chew!
I didn't have a sour taste last year either!

Perhaps from the sun.

[Rada-dms]

Rada-dms, Here they were going to keep them in pots for the winter, I think they won't succeed. Nasturtium is an annual plant, I grew both in flower beds and in a pot, it does not live for more than one season.

A very interesting recipe, I always wanted to do something with nasturtium, on the balcony it is too small, but on the flower bed in the garden the leaves are huge, juicy

Last year I didn't find nasturtium seeds, and this one ... even 4 colors were caught in one bag - all of a sudden. I noticed the fourth color just today - it is pale yellow.

This is my nasturtium. If you fertilize the soil well, the leaves will be large and fat. While I have them too small ...






Thank you, Rada, for very interesting and informative information about nasturtium.

["The amount of ascorbic acid in nasturtium reaches 500 mg or more, which is 10 times higher than the content of this vitamin in lettuce leaves!"]

"The amount of ascorbic acid in nasturtium reaches 500 mg or more, which is 10 times higher than the content of this vitamin in lettuce leaves!"

Juicy stems and leaves are like watercress with sourness!

Last year I didn't find nasturtium seeds, and this one ... even 4 colors were caught in one bag - all of a sudden. I noticed the fourth color just today - it is pale yellow.

This is my nasturtium. If you fertilize the soil well, the leaves will be large and fat. While I have them too small ...






Thank you, Rada, for very interesting and informative information about nasturtium.

This year I bought the "Alaska" variety, they are also undersized and variegated leaves, with white and light green blotches, and the flowers are yellow and orange.

A very interesting and fresh idea, thank you!
Tell me, does it taste like arugula, by any chance?
Or maybe she can plant a whole garden with it, if it goes into salads ...

[# _Natashka_ #]

# _Natashka_ #, to my taste just arugula reminds me, which I plant three times a season - so we love -, but with a mustard flavor. It is good to plant it as an ornamental plant, you can also plant it on the borders!

[Rada-dms]

Rada-dms, so I was just for arugula and thought, according to the description ... Well then, well, you can indulge.
Its good for pizza then. The arugula pizza is oh delicious.

[# _Natashka_ #]

# _Natashka_ #, I haven’t tried it on pizza, I haven’t tried it in thermally processed
In salads - yes! I made the tincture, added it to the lotion. This year I want to try the type of aromatic medicinal olive oil to make, in order to drink a spoonful a day.

[Rada-dms]

I want to try the type of aromatherapy

Rada-dms, and what is therapeutic in it? Have you seen what it consists of (what are the active substances there)?

[# _Natashka_ #]

# _Natashka_ #, here's the info. Like any plant, you need to use it with caution.

Composition and properties of nasturtium Vitamin C Action: normalization of central nervous system functions; a decrease in the content of uric acid in the blood; stimulation of the endocrine glands; normalization of redox processes; ensuring a complete hematopoiesis process; strengthening of capillaries; ensuring the normal formation and growth of bone tissue; strengthening of immunity; improved absorption of iron. Important! The amount of ascorbic acid in nasturtium reaches 500 mg or more, which is 10 times higher than the content of this vitamin in salad leaves! Tropeolin Tropeolin is a mobile light liquid that has a pungent specific odor. This substance has an inotropic property, that is, it is capable of changing the strength of heart contractions, due to which it is used to normalize cardiac activity. In addition, tropeolin improves coronary blood flow. Essential oil Action: normalizes the functions of the cardiovascular system; removes carcinogens; softens cough and enhances the separation of mucus, as well as phlegm from the bronchi; increases efficiency; improves the digestive tract; normalizes the central nervous system; relieves inflammation; accelerates wound healing; stimulates the immune system; eliminates pain syndrome; normalizes hormone levels; improves memory and concentration; slows down the aging process. Mustard glycosides Action: promoting urine excretion; increased appetite; vasodilation; neutralization of microbes; increased excretion of sputum; increased secretion of gastric juice; removal of inflammation. Carotene Action: restoration of redox processes; increased protein synthesis; regulation of metabolism; participation in the formation of both bones and teeth; prevention of premature aging; strengthening the immune system; prevention of colds. Group B vitamins Action: providing muscles, brain and peripheral nervous system with energy; elimination of mental and physical fatigue; providing carbohydrate metabolism; participation in the synthesis of nucleic acids; normalization of the nervous system; improving eye condition. Phytoncides Action: protection of the body from infections; elimination of toxins; strengthening immunity. Iodine Action: enhances basal metabolism; helps to increase the activity of enzymes; ensures normal growth, general physical as well as mental development; has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and hair; normalizes the functions of the nervous system; regulates the work of the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, reproductive, and musculoskeletal systems. Potassium Action: relieves mental and physical stress; accelerates the recovery of the body after injuries and intoxication; removes toxins; regulates heart rate; maintains water-salt balance; lowers the concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood. Phosphorus Action: ensuring practically all metabolic reactions; providing the body with energy; regulation of acid-base balance; normalization of the central nervous system and cardiovascular system; ensuring the formation of bone tissue. Medicinal properties of nasturtium Anti-inflammatory. Diuretic. Antiseptic. Antiscorbutic. Antitussive. Expectorant. Uroseptic. Antibiotic. Diuretic. Laxative. Anthelmintic. Fortifying. Antineoplastic. Toning. Blood-purifying. Antibacterial. Antifungal.

A source: 🔗

Yes, there are many useful properties. But! For lunch, I made myself a salad with a fresh cucumber, tomato and leaves, stalks and a flower of nasturtium. After a while, I suddenly remembered (the stomach remembered) that gastritis and so on. Byaka, it turns out, did not go anywhere.

[MariV]

MariVprobably need to add a little bit! After the oil, I don't have a reaction, although I also have gastritis, and when there are a lot of fresh vegetables, and even a new additive may well be. : cray: You can use a little, and only flowers.
I pounced on arugula in the spring, I was also in reaction!

[# _Natashka_ #]

# _Natashka_ #, it has a large and complex composition, many healing qualities, but, of course, it must be used as an additive. The bitterness that are in it, contribute to the dissolution of stones and the removal of bile, but what is most interesting, not due to spasm, but on the contrary, for the light of relieving the spasm.
I have been doing aromatherapy for a long time, of course, not professionally, and I want to say that nasturtium in the form of oil, like St. John's wort, is very useful, but in moderation. But this is a separate topic!

Choito wait until it dries up, I didn't want to. I collected more - fortunately, a lot and juicy, chopped it in mashed potatoes in a blender, added butter, whipped it again in a blender until fluffy - put it in the refrigerator, freeze.

Do not get bad, go, tomorrow morning with croutons and coffee!

Part of the puree was poured with boiling water, infused - I will dilute in a ratio of 50:50 with ready-made cucumber lotion. I will make myself beautiful in the morning and evening

[MariV]

MariV, thanks for the lotion! Not too much nasturtium in oil! :) You need to season with something :)
Eh, I'm not getting anything this year except broccoli. Sowed again, can grow in autumn.
We, on the eve of cardinal transformations on the site, did not do anything especially - what has grown, has grown!

[barbariscka]

barbariscka, when I bought seeds abroad, there were several varieties, and it seemed that there were perennials, I don't know German, I chose these as an annual, as they decided that winter is cold for perennials. Only three or four bushes have sprung up, and the rest of them are three now and have just bloomed with stunted flowers.

[Rada-dms]

Rada-dms, the color is - from juice and puree mass. And there are very few leaves, stems and flowers.

[Rada-dms]

Rada-dmsThank you, all the time I met only one-year-old nasturtium, and now I read it, it turns out there is also a tuberous plant ... It's a very interesting plant, it's not for nothing that I fell in love with it the first time.

[MariV]

MariV, I didn't do it with a blender, I cut finely all the time! Impressive color! Probably I'll do it and freeze it straight with butter. I want to try risotto for contrast!

Today I cooked it and almost nothing is left. For dinner with a fish - it was unique!



Thank you! I will do more and more.

[MariS]

MariS, yes for such a photo !!!!! Well, it's simple: drinks_milk: I haven't figured out for myself yet, how is it better, with or without lemon juice? In autumn I will freeze a couple of briquettes without juice! :)

On the contrary, I made the second portion with a lot of zest and lemon.
In the first, I very carefully added lemon - and in vain !!!
Nowhere without such oil. And besides the fish, maybe the chicken will go with him?

[MariS]

MariS, yes it will go to everything, which in itself is not greasy! My bushes have grown into growth, tomorrow I will do it with lime to baked meat (such as roast beef), I will also add zest!

Can you add green fruit too? or better not? (: mail1: I got them a little 100g glass)

[Loksa]

Loksa, it is possible, if not tough, but if they are hardened, then it is better to make capers!

It is clear, only figs knows whether they are coarse or not, such dense bulbs?

[Loksa]

Loksa, cut, see how they are inside, if they can be chopped with a knife and will suit the degree of softness - hardness in oil, then you can use it so that your teeth do not break

Thank you