When winter comes, the biting chill often makes people feel weak and tired. However, in this bitter cold season, we can find a black treasure that contains amazing nutritional value, and it is black sesame seeds. While sweet potatoes and yams are also good choices, black sesame seeds are the king of nutrients that deserve our favor during this season.
Although black sesame seeds have an ordinary appearance, they contain infinite energy. Its nutritional value is unfathomable, and nothing stands out more than its rich iron content. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people, it is especially important to maintain adequate nutrition during the cold season. Black sesame is like a guardian, focusing on the physical health of middle-aged and elderly people. Rich in protein, fat, fiber, vitamins and minerals, it's a superfood known as the secret to health. Among them, iron is the focus of attention. It is said that regular consumption of black sesame seeds can promote blood circulation, enhance physical strength, and make our limbs more flexible.
Let's share three delicious black sesame recipes together!
【Peanut black sesame halva】
Preparation: 150 grams of cooked peanuts, 70 grams of cooked black sesame seeds, 5 red dates, 90 grams of white sugar, 20 grams of maltose, 40 grams of water, 1 gram of salt, 5 grams of butter.
Method: Handle all the ingredients first, chop the jujubes and set aside. Then add the sugar, maltose, butter, salt and water to the pan and bring to a boil over medium-low heat until caramelized. Then add the ingredients and stir quickly to combine. Pour it into a mold, flatten it and wait for it to cool and solidify, then you can cut it into pieces and enjoy.
【Black Sesame Steamed Bun】
Preparation: 250 grams of all-purpose flour, 30 grams of black sesame powder, 3 grams of yeast, 10 grams of white sugar, 160 grams of warm water.
Method: Add yeast powder to warm water and stir well, pour into the flour, then add black sesame powder and sugar, and stir evenly into a smooth dough. After 30 minutes of rest, knead into the shape of steamed buns, and then let them ferment until they are twice the size. Bring the water to a boil, steam the steamed buns for 15 minutes, steam for 3 minutes after steaming, and serve.
【Black Sesame Paste】
Preparation: 25 grams of black rice, 50 grams of black sesame seeds, 30 grams of black beans, appropriate amount of rock sugar, 800 grams of water.
Directions: Rinse black beans, black rice and black sesame seeds, drain well. Dry sauté black sesame seeds in a pan until crispy. Place all ingredients in a blender, add water and stir into rice cereal.
In this cold season, eating more black sesame seeds can inject us with vitality and dance a healthy melody in the cold wind. It not only satisfies our taste buds, but also brings healthy nourishment to our body, like a light in the night, illuminating every moment of our winter life.