There are so many different sweets on the planet. Each people of the world brings its own, traditional changes to the same dishes, and from them as a result are completely new. The same applies to such goodies as Navat. Sugar of Uzbek cuisine has its own distinctive features. What it is, what it tastes like, how it is made, and we will talk about the beneficial properties of Navat further.
Navat: what is this dish?
Navat - crystallized sugar, belongs to the cuisine of the peoples of Central Asia. In Uzbekistan, it is customary to use it as a treat for tea. For the preparation of Navat use grape juice with spices or sugar syrup of high concentration. This mixture is crystallized around yarns specially prepared for this process.
Uzbek sugar, Navat, can be of various colors: from white to dark brown. The hue of the finished product depends mainly on the cooking time.
What is different from the usual sugar
Navat, although it is sugar, is significantly different from an ordinary product. Navat is a monosaccharide, it consists of fructose and glucose, and sugar is a disaccharide, and sucrose is in its composition.
Glucose has a beneficial effect on the brain, has recovery properties and is important for the human body. However, it tastes less sweet.
Fructose is absorbed faster than other components. Insulin is not required in order to enter the blood cells. Therefore, the product does not adversely affect people with diabetes.
Home cooking
To prepare Navat (sugar of Uzbek cuisine), you need to have certain equipment and know the real recipe. So:
- in a prepared boiler (which holds the heat well) you need to pour sugar to make it a little less than half;
- to fill with water;
- put the boiler on fire and cook until syrup is formed, stirring constantly;
- in another boiler, pull the threads parallel to each other;
- pass the cooked syrup through a sieve;
- pour it on top of the threads;
- after 72 hours, sugar crystals will be ready, the remaining syrup will need to be poured;
- leave the crystals for a while so that they dry well;
- after the threads have completely dried, you need to cut the threads - the dish is ready!
Not only delicious, but also healthy!
Uzbek sugar Navat, the useful properties of which have been known since ancient times, is especially popular today. This is due to the fact that the delicacy is distinguished not only by a pleasant taste, but also by its beneficial effect on the body.
Navat copes with various ailments. It is used instead of the usual lollipops for sore throats or coughs. It is especially useful in combination with green tea.
There is also a theory that Navat (sugar), the beneficial properties of which are commonly used to treat inflammatory diseases, is especially favorable for the female body. Some people argue that many gynecological ailments can be cured by Navat. It also reduces pain during menstruation. And helps nursing mothers to improve lactation.
Having eaten Navat, a person can feel more energetic and engage in various activities longer. Therefore, it is often used by the elderly.
And this is not all the useful properties of this wonderful product! It also has a therapeutic effect in:
- digestive disorders;
- dehydration of the body;
- diarrhea;
- reduced pressure;
- hypothermia;
- cardiological disorders;
- Depression
- general weakness.
Where to get?
Some people do not know how or do not want to cook a navat on their own. However, surely everyone would like to try it all the same. A logical question arises - where can I buy it?
Of course, the best option would be to purchase it on the market in Uzbekistan. Where they love him, where they know how to cook him right, and where his wide variety is presented. Also, Navat can often be found on the Tashkent market, among other oriental sweets and various fruit products.
It is interesting!
Navot, Nabat, Nabot, Nawat, Kinva-Shakeri or Navat - the same sugar. If you come across one of these names, you can safely buy, these are all names of the same product.
The peculiarity of Navat is that it is an environmentally friendly product that does not contain any additional additives. This is its main advantage over ordinary synthetic candies. The only supplement that can be added to Navat is honey. From it, sugar crystals become only more beautiful, acquiring a golden color and, of course, more useful.
Conventional navat crystals are quite large (diameter up to 8 cm). It is customary to split it with special tweezers or just with your hands.
Having changed the habit of drinking tea with caramel and sugar to the tradition of biting Navat, you can significantly improve your health. It’s also really delicious!