As the saying goes: "Eat a treasure in the beginning of spring, there will be no troubles in the year of the dragon", tomorrow in the beginning of spring, what kind of dish does a treasure refer to?

It is said that in the beginning of spring, the breath of the new year has come to the face, and the earth has regained its vitality and vitality. Spring always gives people a sense of rebirth, feeling the growth of all things. In traditional Chinese culture, the beginning of spring is an important solar term and the first solar term in the lunar calendar. And on the day of the beginning of spring, people have a special custom, that is, to eat radish.

Radish, although a product of winter, is also a nutritious vegetable during the cold season. The custom of eating radish on the day of the beginning of spring originated in ancient times, when people believed that eating radish could ward off the cold and warm up the body, praying for the cold of the new year to pass, and all things to recover, including the restoration of good health.

The custom of eating radish in the beginning of spring has been passed down to this day, and people will eat radish every time it is the beginning of spring, which is now called "biting spring". The old man often said: Eating radish in the beginning of spring, its deep meaning is "bite the grass roots, then everything can be done". Adults will also give fresh radishes to children, which means "eliminating all diseases" and welcoming the new year.

As the saying goes: "Eat a treasure in the beginning of spring, there will be no troubles in the year of the dragon", tomorrow in the beginning of spring, what kind of dish does a treasure refer to? In fact, it is the white radish called the little ginseng, and the radish can be eaten in a variety of ways, which can be eaten raw, cooked or pickled. Whether it is white radish, carrot or carrot, it is rich in nutritional value.

Here are 3 ways to make turnips:

The first type: refreshing and appetizing shredded carrots

Prepare a carrot, wash the surface, then slice and cut into thin strips.

Add some salt to the radish, grasp it well, and marinate for another 30 minutes.

After marinating, the water will come out, and finally the brine can be poured out.

Add minced garlic, chopped green onion and chili flakes to the shredded radish, then pour hot oil over top to bring out the aroma of green onions, garlic and chili peppers.

Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and finally add some coriander to grasp well.

The second type: crispy and refreshing stir-fried pork with shredded green radish

First wash the green radish, then shred it, add 1 handful of salt to kill the water. After killing the water, rinse it well, then squeeze it dry and set aside.

Don't add oil to the pot, add shredded radish and fry until the surface moisture dries, and then remove from the pot for later use.

Shred the pork, add salt, pepper, starch and egg white, and add some cooking oil to lock in moisture.

Heat the oil, add the shredded meat and stir-fry until it changes color, then add the green onion and stir-fry until fragrant, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and stir-fry to change color.

Then add shredded radish, add salt to taste, stir-fry evenly, and you can get out of the pot.

The third type: stewed chicken with white radish, which is better than meat

Peel and cut the white radish into cubes, then chop the chicken into small pieces and set aside.

White radish needs to be blanched in a pot to remove the smell of white radish.

Heat the oil, add the chicken and fry it until the surface of the chicken is slightly charred, then add green onions, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

Then add a little cooking wine, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce and an appropriate amount of hot water, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Then add the white radish, continue to cook for 10 minutes, and finally add salt and monosodium glutamate to taste, and it is ready to serve.

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