In our family, it seems that everyone is saddled with the inheritance of the obesity gene.
From the fat grandmother and fat uncle in memory to the current brother and many cousins, they can't seem to escape this fate.
If I hadn't controlled my diet year after year, I might have been unable to avoid the same outcome.
My mother, however, was different, she never seemed to have a problem with her weight.
Now that he is over the age of six, he still maintains a slim and healthy figure.
At one point, I even wondered if she was biological, and this absurd idea was eventually dissipated by a harsh rebuke.
After careful observation, I discovered the secret of my mother's difference—she was very fond of steamed vegetables.
Whatever the vegetable, she can use it to make a steamed dish, which is simply seasoned, light and healthy, and is both a delicious dish and a satisfying staple that will keep her energized for hours.
Today, I'd like to share six steamed dishes that my mother used to make, and these recipes are definitely worth checking out for those who want to stay slim!
1. Steamed shepherd's cabbage
Ingredients: fresh shepherd's cabbage, plain flour, water, salt, chicken essence/monosodium glutamate, minced garlic, chopped green onion
steps
1. Clean the shepherd's cabbage, remove the old leaves and hard stems, and cut it into appropriate size segments.
2. In a large bowl, add an appropriate amount of water and salt to the flour until it is a batter without particles, and add a little chicken essence or monosodium glutamate to increase the taste according to personal taste.
3. The consistency of the batter should be thick and thick, which can well adhere to the shepherd's cabbage.
4. Add the chopped shepherd's cabbage to the batter to ensure that each section is evenly wrapped in the batter.
5. Spread the mixed shepherd's cabbage and batter on the steaming tray to ensure that the stack is not too thick, so as to facilitate steaming.
6. Then put the steaming tray into a steamer that has been boiled with water, and steam on high heat for about 20 minutes, or until the batter is completely cooked.
7. After steaming, sprinkle with minced garlic and chopped green onion according to personal preference, and drizzle with pre-adjusted seasoning sauce (such as soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar and other mixed seasonings) and serve.
2. Steamed shredded carrots
Ingredients: Carrots, salt, sesame oil, minced garlic, fresh coriander or chopped green onions
steps
1. First, wash and peel the carrots, then use a grater to cut them into fine strips. If you don't have a grater, you can use a knife to cut it into as thin a wire as possible.
2. Put the shredded carrots into a bowl, add a little salt and mix well, let the water come out slightly, which can make the shredded carrots more flavorful.
3. Spread the pickled shredded carrots evenly on the steaming plate, and if you like, you can sprinkle a little garlic on the shredded carrots to increase the flavor.
4. After adding water to the steamer and boiling, put the steaming tray with shredded carrots into it and steam it over high heat for about 3-5 minutes. The steaming time should not be too long to maintain the crispness and color of the shredded carrots.
5. After steaming, take out the shredded carrots, which can be adjusted according to personal taste, such as drizzling a few drops of sesame oil to increase the luster and aroma.
6. Sprinkle fresh coriander or chopped green onions on top of the shredded carrots to make them more appealing.
3. Steamed beans
Ingredients: 500g fresh beans A little minced garlic Appropriate amount (optional) A few drops of sesame oil (optional)
steps
1. Wash the fresh beans thoroughly, remove the ends and threads.
2. Cut the cleaned beans into about 4-5 cm long sections.
3. Spread the chopped beans on a steaming tray and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. After adding enough water to the steamer to boil, put the steaming tray with the beans in, cover the pot, and steam on high heat for about 8-10 minutes, adjusting the time according to the thickness of the beans until the beans are soft but still maintain a certain crispness.
4. The steamed beans can be eaten directly, or you can add minced garlic and a few drops of sesame oil for simple seasoning according to personal preference to increase the flavor.
5. Place the steamed beans on a plate, if you have added seasonings, you can serve them directly, if you like light, you can also eat them directly.
4. Steamed Eggplant
Ingredients: eggplant, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, chopped green onion, chili oil or fresh-cut chili pepper
steps
1. First, wash the eggplant, remove the eggplant head, and then you can choose to steam the whole root or cut it into appropriate size segments. If you are worried about the color of the eggplant becoming darker during the steaming process, you can soak it in water after cutting it to reduce oxidation.
2. Put the eggplant on the steaming tray, boil the water in the steamer over high heat, put the eggplant into the steamer, cover the lid, and steam on high heat for about 10-15 minutes until the eggplant is soft. The steaming time is adjusted according to the size and thickness of the eggplant.
3. After taking out the steamed eggplant, let it cool slightly, and then according to personal taste, you can choose to season it with minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil and chopped green onions. If you like spiciness, you can also add chili oil or fresh-cut chili peppers.
4. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly on the eggplant and mix gently with chopsticks to let the seasoning fully penetrate into the eggplant.
5. Finally, put the seasoned eggplant on a plate and sprinkle some chopped green onions as a garnish to increase the appearance.
5. Steaming
Ingredients: chrysanthemum, garlic, salt, sesame oil
steps
1. First, soak the chrysanthemum in clean water for a few minutes, and then shake it gently to remove sand and other impurities. After that, change the water and rinse several times until the water is clear. Drain the washed chrysanthemum and cut off the harder part of the root.
2. Place the prepared chrysanthemums neatly on the steaming tray. The length of the chrysanthemum can be adjusted appropriately according to the size of the steamer to ensure that it can be spread flat in the steaming tray.
3. Sprinkle an appropriate amount of salt on the chrysanthemum to enhance its own flavor.
4. Put the steaming tray filled with chrysanthemum into a steamer that has been boiled with water and steam over high heat for about 3-5 minutes. Chrysanthemum is easy to cook and doesn't need to be steamed for too long to maintain its bright green color and crisp texture.
5. While steaming the chrysanthemum, chop the garlic into minced garlic, add a little salt and sesame oil and mix well to make garlic seasoning.
6. Take out the steamed chrysanthemum and evenly drizzle with garlic seasoning.
6. Steam shredded potatoes
Ingredients: potatoes, salt, ground black pepper, chopped green onion, sesame oil, olive oil
steps
1. First wash and peel the potatoes, then use a knife or grater to cut the potatoes into thin strips. To prevent the shredded potatoes from oxidizing and discoloring, you can soak the shredded potatoes in clean water.
2. Remove the shredded potatoes from the water and gently squeeze them with a sieve or clean cloth to remove excess water.
3. Put the processed shredded potatoes in a bowl, add a pinch of salt (and black pepper, if used) and mix well, so that the shredded potatoes can evenly absorb the flavor of the seasoning.
4. Spread the seasoned shredded potatoes on the steaming tray, trying not to pile them too thick, so that the shredded potatoes can be heated evenly. Place the steaming tray in a steamer that has been boiled with water and steam on high heat for about 10-15 minutes, until the shredded potatoes are completely tender.
5. Take out the steamed shredded potatoes, pour a few drops of sesame oil or olive oil to increase the flavor according to personal taste, and sprinkle with chopped green onions for decoration.
These steamed recipes are easy to learn and not only help maintain a healthy weight, but also provide a wealth of nutrients for your family.
With such a diet, you can not only help with weight control, but also promote overall health.
Remember, eating a balanced diet and exercising in moderation are key to maintaining a healthy weight.