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cashew) Cashew nut tree, Dominica. The plant can grow up to 12 m/40 ft in height. It is used principally for its kidney-shaped nuts, but also for its wood and for an oil produced between the two shells of the nut. ) Cashew nuts. The nuts are eaten either roasted or fresh. The oil of the cashew - found between the inner and outer shells of the nut - has medicinal uses, such as treating corns, warts, and cancerous ulcers, although it should be used with caution as it has toxic properties. ) Preparation of cashew nuts in Dominica. This method of roasting the nuts on burning logs can be harmful to the eyes and skin when the outer shell of the nut breaks open and releases the oil. Improved methods of roasting involve the use of roasting cylinders, which dispel the poisonous properties of the oil. Tropical American tree. Widely cultivated in India and Africa, it produces poisonous kidney-shaped nuts that become edible after being roasted. (Anacardium occidentale, family Anacardiaceae.) |
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Tasty roasted duck meat is mixed with onion, cucumber and sweet hoisin-style sauce in nicely executed, slant-cut duck rolls ($8), and the same meat is strewn over fresh greens with a sprinkling of cashew nuts and a piquant dressing in a generously portioned duck salad ($9). From Chicken and Cashew Nuts in Black Spices to Chickpea Curry and Cauliflower with Shredded Ginger, the recipes perfectly capture Indian cuisine's marvelous ability to harness spices for an unforgettable taste experience. MUSHROOM GRAVY 1/3 cup raw cashew nuts 1 cup hot cooked rice or cooked grabanzos 2 T. |
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