Looking for something to do on Valentine's Day? A Dublin restaurant has launched a special aphrodisiac pizza for the occasion.
The team at Rascals HQ have created a pizza with chorizo, avocado and fresh chilli called 'The Ride'.
The venue on Tyrconnell Road is home to independent Dublin craft brewery Rascals Brewing Co.
Aphrodisiac Pizza - The Ingredients
Rascals HQ pizza chef Patrick Browne says: “The three main ingredients in The Ride are held in high regard in terms of having aphrodisiac properties. For example, chilli peppers release adrenaline in the brain, which is considered an aphrodisiac. Eating spicy food such as chilli peppers also produces endorphins, which can cause excitability and pleasure. Chilli has long been regarded as having the spicy wherewithal to increase libido!”
Patrick says the other ingredients play their part too: “Firstly, chorizo contains high levels of protein and zinc, which are said to help in the production of testosterone. Secondly, erectile function is assisted through an abundance of nitric oxide and certain nutrients found in avocados, such as folic acid and vitamins C and E, help generate healthy levels of nitric oxide. Over two thousand years ago the Aztec civilisation regarded the avocado as an aphrodisiac. Avocado comes from a Nahuatl Indian word meaning ‘testicle’. If it was good enough for the Aztecs, it’s good enough for us!"
There is also a veggie option available with asparagus instead of chorizo.
"Asparagus is packed with vitamin E which is said to stimulate sex hormones in men and women. It’s also a source of folate which is good for reproductive health in general", Patrick added.
The Ride will be available on St. Valentine’s Day at Rascals HQ.
