I believe many people know that Cantonese people are very fond of old fire soup.
Old fire soup, as the name suggests, is a soup that has been boiled for a long time and over a slow fire. In Guangdong, the old fire soup can be said to occupy a pivotal position. It is not only a food, but also represents the warmth of home and the transmission of family affection. Enough heat and long boiling time make the ingredients boil thoroughly, so that people can taste the delicious soup.
Lao Huo Tang is regarded as the best delicacy for supplementing nutrition and regulating the body by people in Guangdong. People are good at cooking different kinds of soup according to different seasons to meet the various needs of the human body. This way of making soup varies from time to time, which not only reflects the wisdom of Cantonese people, but also reflects their pursuit of health.
In spring, the liver qi is active, and the diet should nourish the liver, promote yang qi, boost appetite and smooth the intestines. In summer, the blazing sun may deplete our energy, so it is important to replenish qi, strengthen the function of the spleen and stomach, cool down and detoxify.
With the arrival of autumn, the yang energy gradually converges, and the yin energy begins to grow, in order to maintain the balance of the qi in the body, pay attention to the protection of the body's fluids, and pay attention to the moisturizing and maintenance of yin qi in the diet. In winter, when the wet and cold weather brings the yin energy to its peak and the yang energy is hidden, we should pay attention to the convergence of the yang energy, protect the yin energy, and take the internal maintenance as the foundation.
Therefore, the selection of ingredients for old fire soup will be different in each season, most of the low-fat ingredients are used in spring, such as fresh fish and jujubes, mung beans and kelp are used in summer, chicken, wolfberry and other ingredients are used in autumn, and sea cucumber, mutton, deer antler velvet and so on should be moderately tonic in winter.
The nutritional value of the soup should not be underestimated. Slow cooking for a long time makes the nutrients in the ingredients fully dissolved in the soup and easier for the body to absorb. At the same time, the old fire soup can also play a variety of effects such as nourishing the stomach, removing dampness, and getting rid of fire, which has a good effect on regulating the body and enhancing immunity.
However, the old soup also has certain shortcomings. If it exceeds the normal range, after ingestion, these purines, which cannot be metabolized normally, will be converted into a large amount of uric acid and accumulate in the joints, which may induce hyperuricemia and gout.
In addition, during the boiling process, a large amount of fat will be dissolved in the soup, which can easily lead to fat accumulation after ingestion, which can lead to obesity. For the elderly, due to the decline of the body's metabolic function, they are more likely to have elevated blood lipids, which in turn increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. At the same time, the potassium and oxalate levels in the soup may be elevated, which may increase the risk of kidney stones for people with chronic diseases.
Therefore, although the old fire soup is good, the elderly, patients with hyperuricemia, gout, obesity and chronic diseases should limit their intake, and the general population should not drink too much in their daily life.
When cooking old soup, pay attention to the following points
1. Cook for a good time
2. Use cold water when making soup
3. Pay attention to the combination and dosage of ingredients
4. Pay attention to seasoning and avoid adding too much salt
epilogue
As a traditional Chinese delicacy, Lao Huo Tang not only has rich nutritional value and health effects, but also carries profound cultural connotations and historical backgrounds. When enjoying the delicious taste of old hot soup, we also need to pay attention to many aspects, so that we can truly experience the charm and value of old hot soup.
Resources:
[1] Pay attention to the old people, the old fire soup is really not so "beautiful"
[2] Is the old fire soup suitable for everyone?
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