[Latin Name] Curcuma longa L.

[Plant Source] Root From India

[Specification] Curcuminoids 95% HPLC

[Appearance] Yellow powder

Plant Part Used: Root

[Particle size]80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Curcuma Longa?]

Turmeric is an herbaceous plant known scientifically as Curcuma longa. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, which includes ginger. Tumeric has rhizomes rather than true roots, which are the primary source of commercial value for this plant. Tumeric originates from southwest India, where it has been a stable of Siddha medicine for thousands of years. It is also a common spice in Indian cuisine and is often used as flavoring for Asian mustards.

Basically 1 part kava to 3 parts liquid (or 2, if you wish something stronger). I put the kava into a container, add a little 2% milk for fat, then fill the container with lukewarm water and shake. Steep for about one hour, occasionally shaking the container. I also didn’t finish my sentence about what kind of kava this was: it is a Papua New Guinea strain called Kodiak, which I bought from Bula Kava House in Portland, OR.

Full recipe: https://bit.ly/pumpkinsoup-nomiku

This easy soup packs a lot of heat for not being cooked over a stove. You just need a water bath and your Nomiku and you’re ready to serve! Perfect to warm you up for the oncoming cold weather.

Serves 4

Cook time: 1.5 hours sous vide

Ingredients:

1 Small Sugar Pumpkin (about 2.5-3lbs) – cubed
2 Tablespoons Butter
4 Garlic Cloves – smashed
1 Jalapeño – halved & deseeded
1 Teaspoon Curry Powder (we used Jaswant’s Kitchen)
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
2 Cups Coconut Milk
1 Teaspoon Smoked Sea Salt
Garnish options:

Cilantro
1 Shallot – diced & fried
Shredded Coconut
Pumpkin Seeds
Cracked Pepper

Steps:

Set up Nomiku water bath and turn temperature to 83°C (181°F).
In a gallon sized zip bag, add cubed pumpkin, jalapeño, smashed garlic, tomato paste, butter, curry powder, sea salt, and coconut milk. Sous vide for 1.5 hours.
Remove from water bath and pour into a large bowl and puree using an immersion blender or pour into blender to puree in two equal batches.
Pour into 4 serving bowls and top with cilantro, fried shallots, pumpkin seeds, and cracked pepper to taste.