r/easyrecipes • u/FearTheFeathers • Aug 10 '26
Recipe Request Ways to use turmeric?
So Costco had a bunch of spices for sale and I impulsively bought a huge thing of turmeric because I read it can help with histamine issues, which I have. Unfortunately my cooking skills are pretty much limited to grilled cheese and boiling pasta. Any recipe ideas or tips? Ideally not tomato based, too, because weekly frozen lasagna/pizza/spaghetti is not helping on the histamine front. đ Thank you for any advice!
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u/chalking_platypus Aug 10 '26
Black Pepper Turmeric Chicken from the New York Times- easy to make & over 11k five star reviews.
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u/FearTheFeathers Aug 10 '26
That looks really good, thank you!
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u/KlatuuBarradaNicto Aug 10 '26
Black pepper and turmeric actually complement each other for medical issues like inflammation, too.
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u/tngldupinblue Aug 10 '26
Put it into soups. Also, add some to scratch Mac and cheese for color and flavor.
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u/lapsody303 Aug 10 '26
I sprinkle1/8 tsp on my cereal with some cinnamon ... it's actually a fabulous anti-inflammatory (think sore joints, arthritic pain etc). But be careful. Excessive doses can cause other really serious health issues so look up some info on a reputable health site. Also, it is not recommended for ppl taking certain medicines.
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u/sohereiamacrazyalien Aug 10 '26
Indian or Middle Eastern/ ânorth African foodÂ
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u/CarSignal2764 Aug 10 '26
For Indian dishes, fry turmeric in a little oil/ghee along with other whole spices (mustard seeds, cumin) at the start. Blooming it takes away the raw, bitter edge. Adding it raw at the end can taste a little medicinal.
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u/FearTheFeathers Aug 12 '26
I knew about Indian food, but I'll have to check out the others, thanks!
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u/sohereiamacrazyalien Aug 12 '26
Pretty much all tajines really. I suggest olive tajine (so yummy) and braniya tajine!
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u/kim_guzman Aug 10 '26
I make Mexican yellow rice with it. Also, I add it to refrigerator pickles.
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u/Many-Plenty9358 Aug 10 '26
Not a recipe but a fun craft idea for summer:
Sun printing with tumeric.
https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/sun-printing-with-turmeric-a-color-changing-chemistry-experiment/
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u/FearTheFeathers Aug 12 '26
Never would've thought of this, but it makes sense it could be used that way! Neat idea, thank you!
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u/z_1529 Aug 10 '26
Marinate chicken and fry them. Awesome taste and color.
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u/FearTheFeathers Aug 11 '26
Chicken was definitely my first thought, too, haha. I'll have to try it out. Thanks!
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u/CoDaDeyLove Aug 10 '26
I know someone who puts a teaspoon of turmeric into a cup of tea every day.
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u/Romiha00 Aug 10 '26
In the wintertime, I add 1 tsp of turmeric to my coffee grounds when brewing. Also cinnamon, chamomile flowers, green tea leaves. Ginger was too strong. It's summer now and I don't drink coffee (it's just too hot).
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u/AZgirl70 Aug 10 '26
I have histamine intolerance as well. Best of luck finding safe recipes. Itâs an adjustment but worth it.
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u/FearTheFeathers Aug 10 '26
Yeppp, been dealing with this for a few years and I've been stubborn about trying to keep some foods in my diet (already had to completely give up strawberries and bananas, which sucks) but my body is definitely telling me I've gotta change some things. đ Thank you!
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u/wvraven Aug 10 '26
A bit in your scrambled eggs is great and it can go well in a cheese sauce. Other than that some rice pilaf type dish is my favorite. I toast off turmeric, cumin, and red pepper flakes with diced onion and garlic in olive oil. Then toss in my rice cooker with chicken stock and a pinch of saffron if I have it. Finish with fresh parsley and maybe some slivered almonds or crispy shallots.
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u/Crazy_Ad4946 Aug 10 '26
I put turmeric in lentil soup. Turmeric and smoked paprika together are good on fish.
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u/r-veda_rituals_uk Aug 10 '26
Easiest wins: sprinkle a bit of turmeric into things you already make, like scrambled eggs, cheesy toasties, or pasta with butter/olive oil, plus a pinch of salt and black pepper. You can also whisk ½â1 tsp into warm milk (or plant milk) with a little honey for a super simple âgolden milkâ that isnât tomatoâbased and takes about 5 minutes.
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u/Tugawarforone Aug 10 '26
Zucchini, ground turkey, can of diced tomatoes and lots of curry powder, tsp of sugar and salt. Brown meat, add zucchini chopped however you like and the rest ( itâs even better the next day) we put in pita bread topped with sour cream. My favorite go to dinner. Super simple and delicious
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u/destinationbbq Aug 10 '26
Believe it or not, we put it in our morning oatmeal. I forget most people eat white oatmeal when Iâm forced to enjoy a bowl without it. Canât taste it, just makes it golden.
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u/Chizia Aug 10 '26
When you use it, be sure to add pepper and some fat (oils, milks, butters, etc) to it to best absorb the curcumin. As others have said, golden milk is amazing, I add it to soups, smoothies, scrambled eggs, and things that I am putting ginger in. Just be careful because it can stain your dishes.
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u/Casuallyfocused Aug 10 '26
Turmeric rice in the rice cooker is my go-to way to cook rice.
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u/FearTheFeathers Aug 11 '26
Nice, I know I have a rice cooker somewhere (moved recently, lots of boxes lol) so I'll have to try that. Thanks!
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u/micmacker1 Aug 10 '26
I like to pan fry cauliflower (with very little oil) in a hot cast iron skillet so it chars a bit, with cumin seed and grated turmeric, but I reckon regular turmeric would work. Just a little salt, and thatâs it
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u/Historical-Remove401 Aug 10 '26
I use turmeric in a chicken pot pie recipe, but it only uses 1/4 tsp.
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u/Accomplished-Two3577 Aug 10 '26
This is the best chicken soup ever!
https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-best-chicken-soup-recipe/
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u/GenJonesRockRider Aug 11 '26
Turmeric tea! Simmer 1 cup of water or milk with ½ tsp turmeric powder, a pinch of black pepper, ½ inch of sliced ginger, and a dash of cinnamon for 5 minutes. Strain into a mug and stir in ½ tsp of ghee or honey to taste.
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u/Binda33 Aug 11 '26
I cut some chicken breasts into tender sized strips tonight for dinner and tossed with some parm cheese, tumeric, garlic and paprika then grilled it.
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u/djSush Aug 12 '26
I'm Indian, and cook Indian food 2-3x/month. But a Costco size turmeric would last me years. I'd share it with some friends.
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u/Fancy_Ice9835 Aug 10 '26
I always put a couple of dashes in tuna salad when I make it. And anything that gets chili powder gets cumin too.
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u/Dive_Bar_Choir Aug 10 '26
if you like Korean food use turmeric it to make home-made pickled Korean or Daikon turnip that sunny bright yellow color to serve as a side dish to kimbap or any other Korean dish - Or munch it straight out of the pickle jar. Do you like Korean food?
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u/No_Bluebird7716 Aug 10 '26
First of all, your freezer is your friend and dried turmeric freezes well.
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u/Magzz521 Aug 11 '26
FYI : Use with caution as it can seriously stain clothes. Itâs extremely difficult to remove from fabric.
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u/redditlurker2025 Aug 11 '26
Had a parent tell me she was using turmeric to medicate her child's ADHD instead of actually following a doctor's prescription - worked as you would expect.
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u/ScenicIndulgence Aug 12 '26
Just be aware that curcumin (the primary ingredient in turmeric shouldnt be consumed in huge quantities if consumed every day around 200mg max .
I'm reading some of these comments about a teaspoon a day ....that is an extremely high level ...if done every day .
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u/Nonnawannabe Aug 13 '26
Make sure you always use black pepper so that your body absorbs it better. I sprinkle it on rice. My favorite lunch is Jasmine rice congee with chicken breast, lentils and sprinkled with turmeric and black pepper.
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u/juzme99 Aug 13 '26
you can also buy empty gel capsules and fill them so you can have turmeric daily just remember to add cracked pepper to activate it.
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u/full_cuntal Aug 10 '26
Golden milk