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Abhyanga ("oil massage") is a form of ayurvedic therapy that involves massage of the entire body from the head to the toe with Dosha-specific warm herb-infused oil. [1] [2] The oil is commonly pre-mixed with herbs for specific conditions.
A variety of injectants may be used to create artificial marbling. The injectant may be pure fat (such as tallow) heated to a high temperature to melt it while sufficiently cool so as not to cook the meat when injected, fat suspended in an emulsifier, fat blended with vegetable oils, or fatty acids such as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in powder form.
Herbalists and aromatherapists use not only these pure macerated oils, but blends of these oils, as well, and may macerate virtually any known herb. Base oils commonly used for maceration include almond oil , sunflower oil , and olive oil as well as other food-grade triglyceride vegetable oils, but other oils undoubtedly are used as well.
In addition to the choice of herbs and seasoning, the timing of when flavors are added will affect the food that is being cooked or otherwise prepared. Seasonings are usually added near the end of the cooking period, or even at the table, when the food is served. The most common table-seasonings are salt, pepper, and acids (such as lemon juice).
A further byproduct called tall oil fatty acid (TOFA) is a cheap source of oleic acid. [219] Tamanu or foraha oil [220] from the Calophyllum tacamahaca, is important in Polynesian culture, and, although very expensive, [220] is used for skin care. [221] Tonka bean oil (Cumaru oil), popular ingredient in cologne, used medicinally in Brazil. [222]
Basting with pan juices or butter throughout the cooking process helps to keep the turkey moist, while glazing, applied toward the end of cooking, creates a caramelized, flavorful finish.
Herbal remedies are commonly produced through infusions in water or oil. Flavored oils: Plants with desirable flavors may be steeped in an edible oil or vinegar for an extended period; the infused oil or vinegar is often sold still containing the plant and is then used as flavoring. Chilis, lemon, garlic, and many other plants may be used.
Hummus – made from chickpeas with the addition of tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic [6] Moretum; Pesto; Quince cheese; Ssamjang – a Korean sesame- and bean-based paste used as a sauce on meat; Tapenade – made from olives ground with anchovies or capers, spices and olive oil