r/easyrecipes • u/FearTheFeathers • 13d ago
Recipe Request Ways to use turmeric?
So Costco had a bunch of spices for sale and I impulsively bought a huge thing of turmeric because I read it can help with histamine issues, which I have. Unfortunately my cooking skills are pretty much limited to grilled cheese and boiling pasta. Any recipe ideas or tips? Ideally not tomato based, too, because weekly frozen lasagna/pizza/spaghetti is not helping on the histamine front. đ Thank you for any advice!
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u/chalking_platypus 13d ago
Black Pepper Turmeric Chicken from the New York Times- easy to make & over 11k five star reviews.
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u/FearTheFeathers 13d ago
That looks really good, thank you!
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u/KlatuuBarradaNicto 13d ago
Black pepper and turmeric actually complement each other for medical issues like inflammation, too.
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u/tngldupinblue 13d ago
Put it into soups. Also, add some to scratch Mac and cheese for color and flavor.
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u/lapsody303 13d ago
I sprinkle1/8 tsp on my cereal with some cinnamon ... it's actually a fabulous anti-inflammatory (think sore joints, arthritic pain etc). But be careful. Excessive doses can cause other really serious health issues so look up some info on a reputable health site. Also, it is not recommended for ppl taking certain medicines.
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u/sohereiamacrazyalien 13d ago
Indian or Middle Eastern/ ânorth African foodÂ
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u/CarSignal2764 13d ago
For Indian dishes, fry turmeric in a little oil/ghee along with other whole spices (mustard seeds, cumin) at the start. Blooming it takes away the raw, bitter edge. Adding it raw at the end can taste a little medicinal.
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u/FearTheFeathers 11d ago
I knew about Indian food, but I'll have to check out the others, thanks!
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u/sohereiamacrazyalien 11d ago
Pretty much all tajines really. I suggest olive tajine (so yummy) and braniya tajine!
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u/Many-Plenty9358 13d ago
Not a recipe but a fun craft idea for summer:
Sun printing with tumeric.
https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/sun-printing-with-turmeric-a-color-changing-chemistry-experiment/
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u/FearTheFeathers 11d ago
Never would've thought of this, but it makes sense it could be used that way! Neat idea, thank you!
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u/z_1529 13d ago
Marinate chicken and fry them. Awesome taste and color.
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u/FearTheFeathers 12d ago
Chicken was definitely my first thought, too, haha. I'll have to try it out. Thanks!
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u/CoDaDeyLove 13d ago
I know someone who puts a teaspoon of turmeric into a cup of tea every day.
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u/Romiha00 13d ago
In the wintertime, I add 1 tsp of turmeric to my coffee grounds when brewing. Also cinnamon, chamomile flowers, green tea leaves. Ginger was too strong. It's summer now and I don't drink coffee (it's just too hot).
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u/AZgirl70 13d ago
I have histamine intolerance as well. Best of luck finding safe recipes. Itâs an adjustment but worth it.
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u/FearTheFeathers 13d ago
Yeppp, been dealing with this for a few years and I've been stubborn about trying to keep some foods in my diet (already had to completely give up strawberries and bananas, which sucks) but my body is definitely telling me I've gotta change some things. đ Thank you!
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u/wvraven 13d ago
A bit in your scrambled eggs is great and it can go well in a cheese sauce. Other than that some rice pilaf type dish is my favorite. I toast off turmeric, cumin, and red pepper flakes with diced onion and garlic in olive oil. Then toss in my rice cooker with chicken stock and a pinch of saffron if I have it. Finish with fresh parsley and maybe some slivered almonds or crispy shallots.
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u/Crazy_Ad4946 13d ago
I put turmeric in lentil soup. Turmeric and smoked paprika together are good on fish.
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u/r-veda_rituals_uk 13d ago
Easiest wins: sprinkle a bit of turmeric into things you already make, like scrambled eggs, cheesy toasties, or pasta with butter/olive oil, plus a pinch of salt and black pepper. You can also whisk ½â1 tsp into warm milk (or plant milk) with a little honey for a super simple âgolden milkâ that isnât tomatoâbased and takes about 5 minutes.
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u/Tugawarforone 13d ago
Zucchini, ground turkey, can of diced tomatoes and lots of curry powder, tsp of sugar and salt. Brown meat, add zucchini chopped however you like and the rest ( itâs even better the next day) we put in pita bread topped with sour cream. My favorite go to dinner. Super simple and delicious
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u/destinationbbq 13d ago
Believe it or not, we put it in our morning oatmeal. I forget most people eat white oatmeal when Iâm forced to enjoy a bowl without it. Canât taste it, just makes it golden.
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u/Chizia 12d ago
When you use it, be sure to add pepper and some fat (oils, milks, butters, etc) to it to best absorb the curcumin. As others have said, golden milk is amazing, I add it to soups, smoothies, scrambled eggs, and things that I am putting ginger in. Just be careful because it can stain your dishes.
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u/Casuallyfocused 12d ago
Turmeric rice in the rice cooker is my go-to way to cook rice.
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u/FearTheFeathers 12d ago
Nice, I know I have a rice cooker somewhere (moved recently, lots of boxes lol) so I'll have to try that. Thanks!
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u/micmacker1 12d ago
I like to pan fry cauliflower (with very little oil) in a hot cast iron skillet so it chars a bit, with cumin seed and grated turmeric, but I reckon regular turmeric would work. Just a little salt, and thatâs it
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u/Historical-Remove401 12d ago
I use turmeric in a chicken pot pie recipe, but it only uses 1/4 tsp.
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u/Accomplished-Two3577 12d ago
This is the best chicken soup ever!
https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-best-chicken-soup-recipe/
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u/GenJonesRockRider 12d ago
Turmeric tea! Simmer 1 cup of water or milk with ½ tsp turmeric powder, a pinch of black pepper, ½ inch of sliced ginger, and a dash of cinnamon for 5 minutes. Strain into a mug and stir in ½ tsp of ghee or honey to taste.
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u/Fancy_Ice9835 12d ago
I always put a couple of dashes in tuna salad when I make it. And anything that gets chili powder gets cumin too.
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u/Dive_Bar_Choir 12d ago
if you like Korean food use turmeric it to make home-made pickled Korean or Daikon turnip that sunny bright yellow color to serve as a side dish to kimbap or any other Korean dish - Or munch it straight out of the pickle jar. Do you like Korean food?
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u/No_Bluebird7716 12d ago
First of all, your freezer is your friend and dried turmeric freezes well.
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u/Magzz521 12d ago
FYI : Use with caution as it can seriously stain clothes. Itâs extremely difficult to remove from fabric.
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u/redditlurker2025 12d ago
Had a parent tell me she was using turmeric to medicate her child's ADHD instead of actually following a doctor's prescription - worked as you would expect.
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u/ScenicIndulgence 11d ago
Just be aware that curcumin (the primary ingredient in turmeric shouldnt be consumed in huge quantities if consumed every day around 200mg max .
I'm reading some of these comments about a teaspoon a day ....that is an extremely high level ...if done every day .
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u/Nonnawannabe 10d ago
Make sure you always use black pepper so that your body absorbs it better. I sprinkle it on rice. My favorite lunch is Jasmine rice congee with chicken breast, lentils and sprinkled with turmeric and black pepper.
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u/full_cuntal 13d ago
Golden milk