Make your own turmeric powder by grinding the root.
Widely used in various Asian cuisines, turmeric is also claimed by Ayurvedic and Chinese doctors to have medicinal properties. You can buy turmeric in powder form in supermarkets, and it also comes in capsule or pill form in alternative medicine stores. But whether you want to cook with it or use it as medicine, the only way to know your turmeric is truly fresh is to prepare it yourself from the root.
Instructions
Instructions
1. Buy turmeric root from your local Asian supermarket. The fresh root should be firm to touch. It will have a wrinkled appearance, but should not be shriveled.
2. Boil the root in water for about 10 minutes, or until it's just beginning to soften.
3. Place the turmeric in a cool, dry place to thoroughly dry. This may take several days, so give yourself plenty of time.
4. Peel all skin from the root using the vegetable peeler.
5. Chop the turmeric into small pieces and grind to a powder with your mortar and pestle.
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