The curd can be made at home using a fermentation process similar to that of yogurt, which will change the consistency of the milk and make it taste more acid due to the reduction in the content of lactose, which is the natural sugar in milk.
The curd has health benefits such as favoring muscle mass gain, as it is rich in proteins, and improving the intestinal flora, as it has bacteria that are important for intestinal health.
To prepare the curd at home, you must do the following steps:
Ingredients:
- 1 liter of milk 1 jar of natural yogurt
Method of preparation:
Boil the milk and wait to warm until there is no more steam or until it is possible to put a finger in the milk and count to 10. Transfer the milk to a container with a lid, add the natural yogurt, stir well with a spoon and cover. Then, wrap the container with newspaper or tea towels to keep the temperature warm and store in the oven off overnight, letting the mixture sit for about 8 hours. After this period, the curd will be ready and should be stored in the refrigerator.
To make the creamier consistency, add 2 tablespoons of powdered milk to the yogurt and mix well, before adding the mixture to the warm milk.
Benefits of Curd
Regular curd consumption has the following health benefits:
- Improve intestinal health by containing good bacteria that improve the intestinal flora; Help to gain muscle mass, for being rich in proteins; Help prevent and combat gastritis caused by H. pylori, as the curd bacteria help to destroy H. pylori in the stomach; Strengthen bones and teeth, as it is rich in calcium and phosphorus; Prevent constipation and diarrhea, by balancing the intestinal flora; Restore the intestinal flora after periods of intestinal infection or when antibiotics have been used; Help to lose weight, by having few calories and low glycemic index.
It is important to note that people with lactose intolerance are usually able to eat curd without feeling the symptoms of intolerance, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, as most milk lactose is consumed by the beneficial bacteria that ferment milk during the curd production process. See also the cheese benefits.
Curd nutritional information
The following table shows the nutritional information for 100 g of curd.
| Quantity: 100 g curd | |
| Energy: | 61 kcal |
| Carbohydrate: | 4.66 g |
| Protein: | 3.47 g |
| Fats: | 3.25 g |
| Fibers: | 0 g |
| Calcium: | 121 mg |
| Magnesium: | 12 mg |
| Potassium: | 155 mg |
| Sodium: | 46 mg |
It is important to remember that these values are for pure fresh curd, with no added sugar or other ingredients. To taste the curd, good options are to sweeten it with honey, natural sweeteners like Stevia and beat the curd with fruit in a blender. See 10 natural ways to replace sugar.
Curd Dessert Recipe
Ingredients:
- 500 g of curd300 g of cream30 g of strawberry gelatin or the desired flavor2 tablespoons of sugarStrawberries or other fruits to taste
Method of preparation:
Mix the curds with the cream until smooth and then add the sugar. Pour a cup of water into the gelatin and let it sit for 10 minutes. Bring the gelatine to low heat without boiling, mixing well until the gelatine completely dissolves. Slowly pour the gelatine into the curd mixture and mix well. The dough should be liquid. Add the desired strawberries or fruit to the bottom of a pan, pour the dough and refrigerate for 2 hours.
