The beginning of summer is one of the 24 solar terms in China, which means that summer has officially begun. At this time, the temperature gradually rises, the humidity in the air increases, and the human body is prone to fire, such as dry mouth and throat, irritability, irritability, etc. Diet is especially important during this season.
With the alternation of spring and summer, it has become the consensus of many people that it is easy to catch fire. Therefore, in the daily diet, you should eat more vegetables that clear away heat and fire to regulate the balance of yin and yang in the body. Among these vegetables, there is one vegetable that is recognized as the "master of fire", and it is the star dish of summer, "bitter gourd".
Bitter gourd, a slightly oval-shaped melon vegetable, has a crisp texture and a slightly bitter taste. It is rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin B, iron, calcium, etc., with the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuretic detoxification, lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, etc., it is an ideal health food in summer. Below, I will introduce you to two delicious bitter gourd recipes, which are easy to learn, so that you can enjoy cool food at the beginning of summer, and also add points to your health.
Recommended recipe 1: cold bitter gourd
Ingredients: 1 bitter gourd, appropriate amount of salt, chopped green onion, garlic, white sesame seeds, millet spicy taste, appropriate amount of cooking oil, appropriate amount of light soy sauce, appropriate amount of sesame oil.
Here's how:
1. Wash the bitter gourd, peel and remove the pulp, cut it into long strips, put it in a basin, add an appropriate amount of salt, mix well, marinate for a while, until the bitter gourd comes out of the water, squeeze out the bitter gourd and put it into a clean basin.
2. Put chopped green onions, garlic, white sesame seeds, and millet spicy into a bowl, heat the oil in a hot pan, heat the oil, pour it on the chopped green onion and garlic to stimulate the fragrance, then add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and sesame oil, stir well, and mix into a sauce.
3. Pour the mixed sauce evenly on the bitter gourd, stir well with chopsticks, and serve. This cold bitter gourd is fragrant and delicious, with a crisp taste, which is a good choice to quench your thirst in summer.
Recommended recipe 2: Scrambled eggs with bitter gourd
Ingredients: 1 bitter gourd, 2 eggs, appropriate amount of green onion, ginger and garlic, salt, light soy sauce, appropriate amount of cooking oil.
The steps are as follows:
1. Wash the bitter gourd, peel and remove the pulp, cut it into thin slices, add salt and mix well, marinate and set aside;
2. Heat the pan with cold oil, pour in the egg mixture, fry the eggs and stir-fry them, put them out for later use, use the bottom oil in the pot, add the green onions, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, add the bitter gourd slices and stir-fry for a while, and wait until the bitter gourd becomes soft.
3. Add the scrambled eggs, stir-fry quickly and evenly, add an appropriate amount of salt and light soy sauce to taste, and fry until the eggs are cooked through. This bitter gourd scrambled egg dish not only retains the fragrance of bitter gourd, but also adds to the freshness and tenderness of the egg, which is a nutritious home-cooked dish.
In the beginning of summer, let us put aside the heat, embrace the coolness, eat more bitter gourd, enjoy the fresh and tender nutrition, and let the body be healthy and delicious coexist! The unique flavor and rich nutrition of bitter gourd can not only moisturize our taste buds, but also nourish our body. In this hot summer, various delicacies such as scrambled eggs with bitter gourd and cold bitter gourd add a touch of cool color to our table.
Whether it's cold bitter gourd or bitter gourd scrambled eggs, it's a home-cooked dish that's easy to make and delicious. At the beginning of summer, you might as well try it at home to experience the fun of cool food, and at the same time bring a healthy care for yourself and your family. Let's share happiness with our family with delicious food, nourish our body and mind with cool bitter gourd, and welcome an energetic summer!
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