Spring is a season of early taste, and as the earth rejuvenates, a variety of delicious seasonal delicacies also emerge. And in this season, fava beans are undoubtedly one of the seasonal vegetables that cannot be missed. Fresh broad beans, soft and glutinous, fragrant, not only delicious, but also nutritious, are a standout in a spring delicacy.
Broad beans are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, phosphorus and other nutrients, especially rich in high-quality protein and rich vitamins, which help to enhance the body's immunity, regulate blood lipids and blood sugar, and have significant effects on relieving spring fatigue, clearing heat and relieving heat, invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen. Therefore, eating more broad beans in spring can not only maintain health, but also nourish the body, which is one of the most suitable seasonal vegetables.
In order to fully bring out the flavor of the broad beans, the handling of the fried broad beans is particularly crucial. Some people may fry the fava beans directly in the pot, but this can easily lead to a poor taste of the fava beans and too jerky. The correct way for restaurant chefs to fry broad beans is to blanch the broad beans first, which can not only remove the astringency of the broad beans, but also make the broad beans more soft and delicious.
Next, let's learn two delicious fava bean recipes.
1. Scrambled eggs with broad beans
Ingredients: 300 grams of fresh broad beans, 3 eggs, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 spicy millet, appropriate amount of green onion, appropriate amount of light soy sauce, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of cooking oil, appropriate amount of sesame oil.
Here's how:
1. Peel off the pods of fresh silkworms, take out the broad beans, remove the hard shell on the surface of the broad beans, clean them, blanch the broad beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, remove them and set aside, mince the garlic, cut the millet into spicy sections, and chop the green onion for later use.
2. Beat the eggs, add an appropriate amount of salt, stir well, pour into a hot oil pan, stir-fry into broken eggs, and set aside.
3. Heat the pan with cold oil, add garlic, millet spicy and chopped green onion and stir-fry until fragrant, add broad beans and stir-fry for a while, after the broad beans become soft, put in the previously fried egg pieces, add an appropriate amount of salt, light soy sauce and sesame oil, stir-fry evenly, turn off the heat and remove from the pot, after serving, sprinkle with chopped green onions to garnish.
The aroma of this dish is fresh and tender, the smoothness of the eggs complements the sweetness of the broad beans, and the spicy peppers add a touch of excitement to it, making it a great accompaniment to the meal.
2. Stir-fried tofu skin with broad beans and leeks
Ingredients: 200 grams of fresh broad beans, 100 grams of pork, 100 grams of tofu skin, appropriate amount of leeks, appropriate amount of ginger, appropriate amount of dried red pepper, appropriate amount of light soy sauce, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of cooking oil
Detailed instructions:
1. Handle the fresh broad beans, blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes, remove them and set aside, cut the pork into shreds, cut the ginger into shreds, cut the dried red peppers into small pieces for later use, cut the tofu skin into shreds, wash and cut the leeks into sections for later use.
2. Heat the pan with cold oil, add shredded ginger and dried red pepper and stir-fry until fragrant, add shredded pork and stir-fry until it changes color, add the blanched broad beans and tofu skin and continue to stir-fry for a while, add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and salt to taste. Finally, add the leek segments and stir-fry evenly.
The dish is bright in color and rich in taste, with the tenderness of the broad beans complementing the fresh aroma of the pork, the softness of the tofu skin adding a special touch, and the fragrance of leeks adding to the icing on the cake.
All in all, eat more fava beans in spring, and the correct frying method can better preserve the delicious taste of fava beans. Whether it is scrambled eggs with broad beans or fried tofu skin with broad beans and leeks, they are all delicious spring delicacies, soft and glutinous, and can not only be paired with fine wine, but also with rice, which is an indispensable delicacy on the spring table. Try it and enjoy the taste of spring!