Iranian fresh fig

Fresh fig is a great source of vitamin C and beta carotene. Fig also contain two very essential anti-oxidant which can have pivotal rule in stopping the cancer.

Having a lot of sugar inside, fresh fig could be a good source of energy and the water inside it will be released little by little which can have a good effect to stop thirst.

Fig or Anjeer, having a lot of little seeds inside which will help your digesting system a lot and will cure your constipation.

Traditional medicine says that the white sap of fig will recover your wound very fast and having the leaves of the fig will lower your blood sugar.

Fresh fig now a day is used inside a lot of foods and a lot of recipes is using fresh figs as the sweetening material.

Because, fresh fig does not last for a long time and have a short harvesting time; you may find it dried the market. But be aware that cooking is also possible with the dried fig. you just need to soak the dried fig in the water and then you will have fresh fig in 3 to 4 hours.

Here is some recipe that you may find attracting and delicious:

     Chocolate dipped fig with sea salt

This easy dessert recipe is the perfect way to get a double-dose of antioxidants in each tasty bite. if you can use high percentage of cocoa and mix a little honey to increase the sugar; it will awesome.

     Roasted fig and walnut

A breakfast full of protein is waiting for you. Chopped up some fig inside a glass of Greek yogurt and add some pieces of walnut. You can also add some honey into it.

     Roasted beet and fig salad

This seasonal salad would be a perfect side dish for thanksgiving. Or even with any home cooked meal on a fall night. The deep colors of both the beets and figs make this salad pretty in presentation. While the earthy taste of the beets balances the sweetness of the figs.

     Marinated Fig and Arugula Salad with Cheese and Walnuts

Arugula’s sharp, peppery taste makes a great base for salad dressed with a classic combo of cheese (use goat or sheep’s milk), figs, and walnuts. You can even make your own fig vinaigrette from scratch by blending figs. After you soak them overnight; you have a soft pile of fig and they don’t get stuck in your food processor or blender.

     Kale Salad with Figs, Avocado, and Sesame Dressing

You know you should eat your kale as soon as possible and you haven’t figured it out how?! Figs come together with avocado and sesame dressing to create a strong-flavored salad that helps to balance the taste of kale if you aren’t the biggest fan of its slightly bitter flavor.

If you are interested in, you can read history of fig.