Yam, known as a "nourishing holy product" since ancient times, has a wide and far-reaching edible effect. It is rich in a variety of nutrients, such as protein, vitamins, minerals, etc., which together give yam its unique tonic properties. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, yam has a variety of effects such as strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing yin and nourishing the kidneys, nourishing the lungs and strengthening essence, etc., and has significant effects on enhancing human immunity, improving digestive system function, and promoting metabolism.
Home-cooked fried yam is a delicious and nutritious home-cooked dish. During the frying process, we can add an appropriate amount of seasonings according to personal taste, such as green onions, ginger, garlic, etc., which can not only add flavor to the dish, but also enhance the nutritional value of yams. In addition, with some lean meat or seafood, such as shrimp, chicken, etc., it can also make the taste of fried yam more rich and varied.
Stir-fried yam with beef
Ingredients & Distribution:
Yam, bean sprouts, light soy sauce, mirin, spicy sauce, sugar
Steps:
- Wash the yam and peel it with a hob and cut it into pieces (it is best to bring gloves, the yam is easy to itch your hands).
- Fry in a pan until golden brown on the surface.
- Continue to stir-fry the beef slices in the pan with oil, stir-fry until they change color, pour in the fried yam cubes, add 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of mirin, 1 tablespoon of Korean hot sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar and stir-fry evenly.
- Finally, put in a small handful of bean sprouts and fry until they are broken.
Stir-fried okra with yams
Ingredients & Distribution:
Yam, okra, shallots, garlic, spices, salt, pepper
Steps:
- Peel the yam and cut it into large pieces, put it in a frying pan at 180 degrees oil temperature until golden brown, remove the oil and set aside.
- Slice the okra and garlic, and chop the green onion into chopped green onions for later use.
- In another pot, add an appropriate amount of oil to heat, add garlic and shredded meat and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the fried yam cubes, add okra and all the seasonings and stir-fry until fragrant.
Stir-fried yam pumpkin fungus
Ingredients & Distribution:
Pumpkin, water fungus, yam, green pepper, garlic
Steps:
- Peel the pumpkin and cut it into strips, tear the fungus into small pieces after soaking, slice the garlic, and cut the pepper into rings.
- Peel the yam and slice it and put it in water to prevent it from oxidizing and turning black.
- Heat the oil, pour in the garlic slices and stir-fry until fragrant, pour in the fungus and yam and stir-fry for a while, pour in the pumpkin and fry until it is broken, add an appropriate amount of water and cover the pot and simmer for a while.
- Add an appropriate amount of salt and oyster sauce to taste, pour in the chili rings and stir-fry a few times before leaving the pot.
In the process of frying yams, we need to pay attention to the control of the heat. Generally speaking, yam should not be fried for too long to avoid destroying its nutrients and taste. At the same time, in order to avoid the yam sticking to the pan during the frying process, we can blanch it with water or fry it slightly with oil before frying. In addition, when stir-frying yams, you should also keep the pot clean so as not to affect the color and texture of the dish.
In conclusion, home-cooked fried yam is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it a recommended delicacy. In the stir-frying process, we only need to pay attention to the control of the heat and the combination of ingredients, and we can easily make yam dishes with good color and flavor.
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