5 amazing good benefits of the Gombo?

Gombo is a flowering plant known for its edible pods. It is cultivated in warm and tropical climates, like those of South Africa and Asia. In this article, I will talk about the benefits of the Gombo, its use and I offer you recipes with Gombo at the end.

What is the Gombo?

Gombo is available in two colors: red and green . The two varieties have the same taste and red gets green when cooked.

Biologically classified as a fruit, the Gombo is generally used as a vegetable in the kitchen.

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• Gombo is an excellent source of vitamins C and K1 . Vitamin C is a nutrient that contributes to your immune function, while vitamin K1 is a vitamin known for its role in blood coagulation
• Gombo is low in calories and carbohydrates . It contains proteins and fibers. Many fruits and vegetables lack protein, making the Gombo somewhat unique.
• Gombo contains dietary fibers, which help prevent constipation and maintain a healthy digestive system.

To find out more!

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• Gombo must be stretched and firm to the touch
• Avoid ratatious , soft or dark pods at the ends.
• Keep the Gombo dry and store it in the vegetable trap in a paper or plastic bag to prevent it from becoming viscous or moldy.
• Avoid washing it until you are ready to use it.

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• Gombo can also be returned to powder to make the sauces . The seeds are dried before being crushed. I used the Powder Gombo to make the seed sauce
• Drinking "Gombo water" is a new popular method of using the Gombo. The drink is prepared by putting tutorials in water and soaking them during the night
• Gombo Frit : coating the whole Gombo with corn semolina, salt and pepper and fry in peanut oil

How to cook the Gombo?

In West Africa, it is generally consumed in the form of sauce made from tomatoes, fish/or meats. There are also other recipes where the Gombo are simply fried or jumps in pieces without being crushed before.

Gombo recipe

Here are some recipes you can find in the blog with the Gombo:

• The best recipe for the pupil sauce with the placali.
• Seed sauce , in this recipe, we use Gombo powder

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