Other Benefits of Yogurt
published by Eunike on Sep 8, 2012
Besides consumed to aid digestion system, what are the other benefits of yogurt?
Yogurt is not only for eaten away. This fermented milk can also be used to make a variety of dishes. But remember, do not use aluminum pans when preparing anything with yogurt. Acid in the yogurt will react with aluminum.
These other benefits of yogurt:
1. Because its acid content, yogurt could be used as a substance (marinade) to tenderize the meat.
2. Yogurt can be used to thicken the cream sauce. If you want to, add a little cornstarch, be aware so it will not too thick. The trick, mix two teaspoons of cornstarch in 1 cup of yogurt before adding hot liquids. Stir when it begins to boil and thickens. In order yogurt does not separate when adding hot liquid, make sure its temperature is room temperature.
3. Yogurt can be used as a substitute for sour mayonnaise in salad dressing to reduce calories.
yoghurt (Photo credit: dotty finlow)
Other things to keep in mind when cooking with yogurt:
* If in the process of cooking, the yogurt is separated, sometimes still can be improved. Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1/2 tablespoons cold water. Stir this mixture in some yogurt and heat until the mixture thickens and then combine with the remaining part of the yogurt.
* Stirring too quickly will make yogurt burst. Because of that, stir slowly while mixing with the other ingredients.
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# 1 by elee
September 8th, 2012 at 4:40 am #
brilliant tips
# 2 by jennifer eiffel01
September 8th, 2012 at 5:15 am #
I never knew there were so many uses for yogurt. Thanks!
# 3 by Starpisces
September 8th, 2012 at 12:45 pm #
I don’t really like yogurt but heard there are may benefits of it. Well written as usual.
Coincidentally i just watched a programme about people eating yogurt in Tibet.
# 4 by Muhammad Fajar Marthias
September 8th, 2012 at 6:04 pm #
v.useful tips,thanks eunice
# 5 by LCM Linda
September 8th, 2012 at 7:40 pm #
Helpful tips. I’m not a fan of yogurt, but from now on I will try it more often for health. Thanks.
# 6 by smokychristine
September 8th, 2012 at 8:17 pm #
Yogurt is one great food!
# 7 by Martin Kloess
September 8th, 2012 at 8:30 pm #
Thank you for this.
# 8 by Melody SJAL
September 9th, 2012 at 2:57 am #
Good to know its benefits.
# 9 by Stable
September 9th, 2012 at 10:57 am #
Wow, didn’t know about stirring too quickly and bursting. Great post, thank you!
# 10 by papaleng
September 10th, 2012 at 3:57 am #
Thickens the cream sauce, I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing some valuable yogurt inputs.
# 11 by gaby7
September 10th, 2012 at 7:13 am #
A great share here!
# 12 by realityspeaks
September 11th, 2012 at 12:05 am #
Yes, yogurt can be used in many ways. Thanks for the share.
# 13 by Pete Macinta
September 11th, 2012 at 10:38 pm #
I enjoy yogurt
# 14 by avissado
September 12th, 2012 at 4:18 pm #
thanks for this. I do use yogurt in my cooking and it always breaks will try the cornstarch. thanks
# 15 by LadyElena
September 14th, 2012 at 12:17 pm #
Thanks. I will try using it to thicken soup. Good idea.
# 16 by Trey Allen
October 3rd, 2012 at 8:33 am #
Nice article and thanks for share
# 17 by SharifaMcFarlane
October 5th, 2012 at 9:31 am #
Good uses here.
# 18 by Freddy Stone
November 4th, 2012 at 3:57 am #
Useful information, thanks
# 19 by Andi777
December 27th, 2012 at 7:30 am #
Yogurt is one great food!