Chives
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Chive is a member of the onion family that is aromatic and has long green needle-like leaves with a mild onion flavor. It is originally from East Asia and is an important ingredient in many Asian dishes, containing various minerals that help improve metabolism. Chives should be purchased fresh with firm green leaves and can also act as an insect repellent or be made into a lotion due to antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Chives
- 1. INGREDIENT OF THE WEEK # 29 CHIVE An aromatic herbal plant originally from the East. Chive is the smallest member of the onion family. It has long green leaves like needles and mild onion flavour. The garlic chive is a important ingredient in Asian gastronomy. Always buy fresh chives with firm green leaves. The juice of chives can act as an insect repellent. The antibacterial and anti fungal properties of the plant make fit a very effective lotion to have around in times of wounds. Chives are rich in manganese, copper, zinc, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, iron and calcium. This helps to improve the metabolism of the body. (Chef Dheeraj singh)