May is the transition time from spring to summer. At this time, the temperature gradually rises, the sun is shining, and everything grows vigorously. This is a good time to enjoy a good meal. I often hear the old people say: "If you eat a melon in May, you don't need to catch traditional Chinese medicine." This health proverb reminds us that eating one more melon in May can be healthy and beneficial to our health. So, what exactly does this "one melon" mean?
Zucchini, also known as cucumber, is a common vegetable in the summer months. It has an oblong appearance, blue-green, smooth skin, and delicate flesh. Zucchini is not only crisp and refreshing, but also nutritious, rich in vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and other vitamins, but also contains calcium, iron, phosphorus and other minerals, which is very beneficial to human health.
You're no stranger to zucchini, but how do you cook it into a delicious dish?
Recipe 1: Zucchini slices
Ingredients: 500 grams of zucchini, 200 grams of pork belly, salt, light soy sauce, water starch, cooking oil, appropriate amount of green onion, ginger and garlic.
Here's how:
1. Wash the zucchini, drain the water, cut it into long strips, put it into a basin, add an appropriate amount of salt, grasp and mix evenly, marinate for a while, let it come out of the water; wash and slice the pork belly, add a little salt, light soy sauce and water starch, grasp and marinate to taste;
2. Heat a little cooking oil in a pot, stir-fry chives, ginger and garlic, add the marinated pork belly, stir-fry until it changes color, add the pickled zucchini to squeeze the water, put it in the pot, stir-fry evenly;
3. Add an appropriate amount of salt and light soy sauce to taste, continue to stir-fry, finally add water starch to thicken, turn on high heat and stir-fry until the soup is thick, then turn off the heat and remove from the pot.
Recipe 2: Zucchini omelet
Ingredients: 300 grams of zucchini, 2 eggs, 1 tomato, salt, flour, water, cooking oil, chopped green onions, tomato paste.
Steps:
1. Wash and slice the zucchini, wash the tomatoes, cut them into small pieces, prepare an appropriate amount of chopped green onions, take a bowl, add an appropriate amount of salt, flour and water, stir evenly into a batter;
2. Put the zucchini slices into the batter and coat the batter, brush the pan with oil, heat, put the battered zucchini slices into the pan, fill the pan, and fry until golden brown on both sides;
3. Pour in the egg mixture, sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and chopped green onions, fry until set, turn over and continue to fry until golden brown on both sides, then serve, squeeze the tomato paste, cut into small pieces and serve.
These two zucchini recipes are not only easy to learn, but also refreshing and nutritious, making them a good choice for the family's daily dinner table. The stir-fried zucchini slices retain the tender texture of the zucchini, and the tenderness of the meat slices and the freshness of the zucchini complement each other, and the rich sauce adds flavor. The pan-fried zucchini omelet is a snack full of color and flavor, with a golden crust wrapped in soft zucchini, and every bite is full of happiness.
During the vibrant season of May, it's a good idea to introduce zucchini into your daily menu to welcome the arrival of summer. Zucchini not only provides rich nutrients for the body, but also helps to clear away heat and maintain good health. Making these delicious dishes with family and friends will not only strengthen each other's bonds, but also enjoy the pleasure and satisfaction of the food together. Let us be accompanied by the fragrance of zucchini in every beautiful moment in May and taste the beautiful taste of life!
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