With the footsteps of Qingming quietly leaving, the spring rain came as scheduled, covering the earth with a layer of vibrant green. In this season full of life, our table also welcomed a special guest - radish. Yes, it is the radish known as the "little ginseng", which becomes more juicy and tender in the spring, and becomes a must-buy ingredient every time I visit the vegetable market.
Not only because its fresh taste can awaken the taste buds that have been sleeping for a long time, but also because of its miraculous effect of "clearing heat, dispelling dampness, nourishing the liver, and replenishing qi and blood", it makes people want to eat once in three days, as if with it, all the small problems of spring can be driven away. Some people say that radish is the king of versatility in the kitchen, whether it is cold salad, stewed soup, or main dish, it can be easily controlled. But I would say that such a definition is far from enough, and the charm of radish is much more than that.
Today I want to share with you four radish recipes, each of which can make your eyes shine, and you can't help but sigh: it turns out that radish can still be eaten like this! From breakfast to dinner, from home-cooked side dishes to creative deliciousness, let us use radish to welcome spring, with its fresh taste and full of nutrition, to do a full range of care for the body.
Recommended recipe 1: radish pork rib soup
Radish pork ribs soup is a nourishing classic soup, which is rich in vitamin C and potassium, which can help clear away heat and detoxify and promote digestion, while pork ribs provide high-quality protein and essential fatty acids, which have a good effect on strengthening the body.
Main ingredients: white radish, pork ribs, ginger slices
Here's how:
Pork ribs in a pot under cold water, add a little cooking wine and ginger slices to remove the smell, bring to a boil, remove and rinse.
Peel and cut the white radish into cubes.
Put the pork ribs and radish cubes into the soup pot together, add enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer.
Simmer until the ribs are cooked and the radish is soft, season with salt and enjoy.
Recommended recipe 2: Sour and hot shredded radish
Sour and spicy shredded radish is not only an appetizer, but the high fiber content of radish is good for gut health and promotes digestion. This dish is simple and easy to make, sour and spicy and refreshing, making it perfect for spring.
Main ingredients: white radish, red pepper, vinegar, salt, sugar, garlic
Here's how:
Peel the white radish and cut it into thin strips, and shred the red pepper.
蒜切末，与醋、盐、糖混合调成酸辣汁。
Pour the mixed chutney sauce evenly on the shredded radish, mix well and serve.
Recommended recipe 3: Beef stew with turnips
Beef stew with radish is a warm and healthy dish, the sweetness of radish can neutralize the fishy smell of beef, and the high protein of beef is combined with the nutrients of radish to effectively replenish physical strength and improve immunity.
Main ingredients: white radish, beef, ginger, star anise, cooking wine
Here's how:
Cut the beef into cubes and boil it with cooking wine, ginger slices and star anise to remove the smell.
Peel and cut the radish into cubes.
Put the processed beef and radish pieces into a saucepan, add water and simmer until the meat rotten radish is flavorful, and add salt to taste.
Recommended recipe 4: Candied dried radish
Candied dried radish is a healthy dessert, the vitamin C in the radish is preserved during the preserves, which helps to improve the body's immunity, and can also be enjoyed as a snack at any time.
Main ingredients: white radish, sugar, honey
Here's how:
Peel the white radish and cut it into thin strips, marinate it with salt for half an hour, then wash it and drain it.
Mix the sugar and honey in proportion, add the radish strips and cook over low heat until the radish is transparent.
After taking it out to dry, it can be stored in a sealed jar and eaten at any time.
Through these four gourmet recipes, we can not only enjoy the fresh taste of radish, but also make full use of its rich nutritional value to make the body healthier in spring. Whether it's a warm and nourishing soup, an appetizer, or a healthy dessert, radish can be perfectly controlled and become the star of the table. Let's follow the radish this spring and enjoy every moment of healthy and delicious!