In May, with the official arrival of spring, the land is full of life, and the green seedlings in the fields gradually grow into mature crops. At this time, the potatoes also ushered in the harvest season, and all kinds of potatoes emerged in the market, which are of different shapes, colors, and exude a strong aroma of the land.
Potatoes are not only a cash crop, but also an ingredient with great nutritional value. It is rich in starch, protein, fat, vitamins, and many minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, etc., making it a nutritious and easy to digest and absorb food. Especially for the spring when the temperature warms up and the human metabolism is vigorous, appropriately increasing the intake of potatoes can not only meet the body's energy needs, but also promote digestion and enhance physical strength, which is an ideal food choice. Let's learn two delicious potato dishes together!
Recommended Recipe 1: [Potato Balls]
Ingredients: potatoes, tomatoes, chopped green onions, salt, light soy sauce, cooking oil
The steps are as follows:
1. Wash and peel the potatoes, cut them into thin slices, steam them in a pot, take them out, put them in a bowl, and mash them while they are hot. In the mashed potatoes, add an appropriate amount of salt, stir well, form balls, add oil to the pot and cook until it is six or seven hot, put the prepared potato balls into the hot oil pan, fry them until golden brown and crispy, take them out and put them on a plate for later use.
2. Take 2 tomatoes, wash them, peel them and cut them into small pieces. Heat the oil in a hot pan, add chopped green onions and stir-fry until fragrant, then add chopped tomatoes, stir-fry over medium-low heat until soft and glutinous, add a little light soy sauce, and stir-fry into a thick sauce.
3. Place the fried potato balls on a plate, then pour the fried tomato sauce evenly over the meatballs, and finally sprinkle with white sesame seeds to garnish.
Recommended Recipe 2: [Dumplings with Potato and Pork Stuffing]
Ingredients: potatoes, pork, flour, green onion, ginger, light soy sauce, salt, cooking oil, sesame oil
Here's how:
1. Wash and peel the potatoes, rub them into thin wires with a silk grater, then chop them slightly with a knife, put them in a basin, add water to prevent oxidation. Chop the pork into a filling, add green onions, minced ginger, salt, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cooking oil, five-spice powder, stir well, and marinate for 20 minutes. Put the shredded potatoes in the same pot as the minced pork and stir well.
2. Add flour to the basin, add a little salt, add water, knead the dough, seal it for 20 minutes to make the dough relax. Then take it out, roll it into long strips, cut it into small pieces, and roll it out into a dumpling wrapper.
3. Wrap the finished filling into the dumpling wrapper and knead the dumplings into your favorite shape. Add water to the pot and bring to a boil, put the wrapped dumplings into the boiling water and cook, and then remove the dumplings when they float and put them on a plate for later use.
Dumplings stuffed with potatoes and pork, with a delicious taste, are a classic traditional northern delicacy. The delicate texture of the potatoes and the deliciousness of the pork create a unique flavor. With the right amount of seasoning, the taste is even more delicious and delicious.
In the spring, eating more potatoes in moderation can not only warm up the body and appetize, but also provide rich nutrients and relieve cravings. Potato balls and potato and pork dumplings are two simple and easy-to-make dishes that can be easily enjoyed by both adults and children, so let's enjoy these delicacies together in spring and feel the gift and warmth of nature!
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