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Flowers of necklace bearing tree Photo from: Dr. V. S. Ramachandran |
L. gumma, Eng. gum arabic. A
yellow almost transparent dried gum yielding from species of acacia trees. It
has been used as glue, in incense, to flavor food and medicinally. It is an
all-natural gum, which has been used for centuries.
In 1462, it was applied frequently in medicine as a
pectoral in Castile. In England, it was mixed with vinegar to cure leprosy. As
an ingredient for consommé, couscous and sausages, it was used frequently in Al-Andalus
to thicken and bind ingredients instead of using eggs. The Archpriest of Hita
refers to it as a lubricant.
Recently, gum Arabic has been used in soda syrups
until cheaper alternatives were found. It has been used when making gummy
candies such as marshmallows, M and M’s, gum drops, chocolate candies and
edible glitter. It is a staple in modern cake-decorating.
[Anón/Huici. 1966:463:ftn
192; Benavides-Barajas. Alhambra.
1999:98:1223:125; ES: Herbal. Mar 29,
05; Lord. Unpublishded; and Ruíz/Brey. 1965:266c:74]
LAMB SAUSAGE PATTIES WITH FRESH MINT, FETA AND GARLIC
ADAPTED FROM ES: EPICORIOUS
Ingredients
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Gum Arabic Photo from: fahn algram |
1 tsp sea
salt
1/3 c crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp chopped mint
1 tbsp olive oil
1 heaping tbsp gun arabic
Garnish
crumbled feta cheese
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Lamb Patties with a Delightful Surprise Photo by: Lord-Williams |
Grind lamb into a large bowl. Sprinkle with garlic and salt. Knead until all is blended.
Prior to serving, garnish each patty with crumbled feta.
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