Spring is the season to try fresh food. At this time, nature's gifts give people the opportunity to taste a variety of fresh wild vegetables, which not only satisfies the taste buds, but also cleanses the liver and regulates the body. As the saying goes, "Don't eat from time to time". After entering April, there is a kind of wild vegetable, tender and nutritious, and the whole body is a treasure, but it is often ignored by people and regarded as an ordinary weed, it is "broom vegetable".
Broomstick, also known as "ground skin", is a wild vegetable rich in nutrients on its tender leaves and stems. The taste is crisp and refreshing, with a hint of sweetness, and it is one of the treasures among wild vegetables. Moreover, broom vegetables are rich in nutrients, containing a variety of vitamins and minerals, especially the high content of vitamin C and fiber, which helps to clear the liver and relieve fire, nourish the liver and protect the heart, clear heat and dampness, diuretic and drench, dispel wind and relieve itching, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, moisten the intestines and laxative, which is of great benefit to human health.
In view of the delicacy of broom dishes, people have created a variety of cooking methods, in the area of Shandong and Henan, they often use broom vegetables to wrap dumplings to eat, fresh and fragrant, nutritious and satisfying!
Recommended recipe: Pork stuffed dumplings with broom vegetables
Ingredients: Appropriate amount of broom vegetables, appropriate amount of pork belly, appropriate amount of minced green onion and ginger, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of light soy sauce, appropriate amount of oyster sauce, appropriate amount of sesame oil, appropriate amount of cooking oil, appropriate amount of dumpling skin.
Steps:
1. Pick off the young leaves of the broom cabbage, put it in a pot of boiling water, blanch it for 1 minute, remove it and let it cool, then squeeze out the water and chop it into pieces for later use.
2. Wash the pork belly and cut it into pieces, grind it into a meat filling and put it in a large bowl, add an appropriate amount of minced green onion and ginger, salt, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil and cooking oil, stir well with chopsticks to make the vegetable filling.
3. Take a dumpling wrapper, put the adjusted vegetable filling on the dumpling wrapper, then wrap it into the shape of a dumpling, pinch and tighten the mouth tightly to ensure that the filling does not leak out.
4. Add water to the pot and bring to a boil, put the wrapped dumplings into the pot, push it with a colander, boil over high heat, change to low heat, cook until the dumplings float up, then take them out, put them on a plate, and serve.
Cooking Tips:
1. When preparing the filling, you can add some seasonings according to your personal taste, such as five-spice powder, chicken essence, etc., to add flavor.
2. Pay attention to the even distribution of the filling when making dumplings, and make sure that the sealing of the dumplings is tightly sealed to prevent the filling from leaking out when cooking.
3. When boiling dumplings, boil the water over high heat first, and then switch to low heat to cook slowly, so as to maintain the shape and texture of the dumplings.
Although the production process of broom vegetables and pork stuffed dumplings is simple and easy to learn, behind it carries people's expectations for family warmth and taste bud satisfaction. Whether it's at a family gathering, a festive occasion or in everyday life, this dish always brings a sense of happiness and satisfaction to diners.
The deliciousness of this dish is not only reflected in the taste, but also in the rich nutritional and health value it contains. The broom dish itself is rich in vitamins and minerals, and the combination with pork filling is rich in protein and essential amino acids, providing balanced nutritional support for the human body. Especially in spring, the golden season of health preservation, eating this dish can not only nourish the body and enhance immunity, but also a way to enjoy the rich flavors of spring.
In the spring breeze and the fragrance of flowers, let us taste this delicious dish together, feel the warmth of home, and enjoy the beauty of life. May every food bring full happiness and satisfaction, let us feel with our hearts, taste with the tip of our tongue, and create a good time that belongs to us.