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Free-range chicken meat is believed to have many health benefits. Free-range chicken meat, which belongs to local poultry, is also believed to have a better taste than other poultry meat. The reason is, the way of maintenance is still natural without the presence of chemicals.
Judging from the health benefits, here are some of the benefits of free-range chicken meat:
1. Little toxin content
Toxins in food, of course, will be harmful to the body, especially if consumed for a long time and frequently. One of the dangers of toxins is increasing the risk of cancer. Well, native chicken meat with a little toxin content is certainly safer than other types of poultry.
2. Higher nutritional value
Local poultry meat is more nutritious than other types of poultry because the food is still natural and does not receive injections of hormones, antibiotics or pesticides. Thus, free-range chicken meat will be more tender and delicious.
3. Less fat
Local poultry has less fat than other poultry. Therefore, their body size is smaller. In addition, the meat is also thin, so it doesn’t take long to process it.
4. High in protein
Chicken is the biggest protein producer after beef. It is believed that animal protein is of better quality and healthier if it comes from local poultry.
5. Improve the body’s immune system
The mineral content contained in native chicken meat can help boost immunity. Therefore it is highly recommended to consume processed local poultry meat to help the healing process of the disease.
6. Stabilize cholesterol
The low fat content of native chicken meat makes it very safe for consumption by people with high cholesterol levels. In addition, there is a niacin content that can help lower cholesterol to normal levels.
7. Good for Bones
High protein levels can maintain bone health and increase body mass. This can be obtained by consuming local poultry meat or eggs which are rich in protein.
8. Good for child growth
Phosphorus and calcium content in local poultry is higher and healthier. Both of these substances play a major role in the growth and development of children. The content is also used to keep children’s bones strong and not easily broken.
Considering the content and benefits of the village chicken meat, it is very appropriate if the village chicken is used as one of the food ingredients. The menu that you can try is the spicy sour kampung chicken.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 village chicken, cut to taste
- 8 pieces of Belimbing Wuluh, thinly sliced
- 8 Green Tomatoes, cut into pieces
- 10 pieces of Cayenne Pepper
- 5 bay leaves
- 1 stalk Lemongrass, take the white part, finely chopped
- 5 cm Galangal, grated
- 200 ml Liquid Coconut Milk Sasa
- Banana leaves to taste
- 10 Shallots
- 8 cloves of Garlic
- 2 cm Turmeric
- 4 grains of roasted hazelnut
- Beef Extract Seasoning Sasa
- Sufficient salt and sugar
How to make spicy chicken tamarind:
- Mix the ground spices with coconut milk, lemongrass and grated galangal
- Add the chicken, cayenne pepper, starfruit and tomatoes. Season again with salt, Beef Extract Seasoning Sasa. Taste test
- Heat the boiler, prepare the banana leaves. Place the bay leaf on the banana leaf then add the chicken and seasoning mixture. Pin skewers
- Do it until the chicken and seasoning mixture runs out
- Steam for about 60 minutes
- Remove and serve with warm rice.
Reporter: Kendi Setiawan
Editor: Aiz Luthfi
