As spring approaches, humidity is quietly filling our lives, and perhaps you have already felt the annoyance of feeling a little heavy in your body and tossing and turning at night and making it difficult to sleep. Now, I'm going to share a life hack that will make it easy for you to get rid of these discomforts – and that's the usual kitchen good, fennel! This humble leafy hero will not only help you effectively expel excess moisture from your body, but also have anti-inflammatory and sleep-inducing effects, while also gently caring for your stomach.
The magic of fennel lies in its versatility, it can be used as a spice in a dish to enhance the flavor, or it can be used as a protagonist on its own, transforming into a delicious main course or adding it to soups to give your taste buds a spring feast. I highly recommend that you specialize in fennel at least twice a week to make your life healthier and more enjoyable. It has a unique flavor and a slight sweetness, which can be easily incorporated into a variety of dishes, bringing ordinary ingredients to life.
Follow in my footsteps and let's use fennel to create some delicious dishes. Next, I'll tell you more about these recipes, which are not only easy to make, but also feel healthy and energizing in every bite.
Recommended recipe 1: Scrambled eggs with fennel
Scrambled eggs with fennel are a simple but nutritious home-cooked dish, fennel is rich in iron, vitamin C and dietary fiber, which helps to improve blood quality and strengthen the body's ability to fight diseases, and has a significant effect on improving sleep. Eggs provide high-quality protein and are suitable for the whole family.
Main ingredients: fennel, eggs, cooking oil, salt
Here's how:
Wash and chop the fennel, crack the eggs into a bowl and stir well.
Heat the pan, pour in an appropriate amount of cooking oil, and pour in the egg wash when the oil is hot.
When the egg mixture begins to set, add the crushed fennel and stir-fry quickly.
Add an appropriate amount of salt to taste, stir-fry until the fennel is soft, and the egg liquid is fully cooked.
Recommended recipe 2: fennel pork dumplings
Dumplings are traditional Chinese cuisine, fennel pork dumplings are a characteristic of northern spring, the combination of fennel and pork, not only has a unique flavor, but also promotes digestion and enhances appetite. Pork provides high-quality protein and essential amino acids, while fennel helps eliminate moisture from the body.
Main ingredients: fennel, pork, dumpling skin, ginger, garlic
Here's how:
Wash and chop the fennel, chop the pork into minced meat, mince the ginger and garlic and set aside.
Put the chopped fennel, minced pork, ginger and garlic into a bowl, add an appropriate amount of seasoning and mix well to form a filling.
Take a dumpling wrapper, wrap it in an appropriate amount of filling, pinch the edges tightly and seal it.
Boil or steam until the dumpling skin is transparent and the filling is cooked through and ready to eat.
Recommended recipe 3: Chicken stew with fennel potatoes
This dish combines the freshness of fennel with the satiety of potatoes and chicken, making it perfect for a family dinner in the spring. The dehumidifying function of fennel, combined with the energy supply of potatoes and the high protein of chicken, is nutritionally balanced and contributes to good health.
Main ingredients: fennel, potatoes, chicken, salt, black pepper
Here's how:
Cut the chicken into cubes, peel and dice the potatoes, wash and cut the fennel into sections.
Add water to a pot and add the chicken and potatoes and cook until half-cooked.
Add the fennel segments and continue to simmer until the ingredients are fully cooked.
Season with salt and black pepper and cook for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Recommended recipe 4: Fennel tofu soup
Fennel tofu soup is a delicious and healthy light soup, suitable for the wet and heavy season in spring. The freshness of fennel combined with the tenderness of tofu not only promotes digestion but also helps to reduce moisture in the body. The rich vegetable protein of tofu and the detoxifying effect of fennel complement each other.
Main ingredients: fennel, tofu, stock, salt, pepper
Here's how:
Wash and chop the fennel and cut the tofu into small pieces.
Pour the stock into the pot and heat it until it boils, then add the tofu and fennel.
Season with salt and pepper and simmer for a few minutes until flavors are well combined.
Once cooked, enjoy it hot to enjoy its light and nourishing flavor.
As the humidity of spring mounts, let's add a touch of green vibrancy to life with these delicious and healthy fennel recipes. Whether you choose a hearty bowl of fennel tofu soup in the morning or fennel pork dumplings for dinner, these recipes will help you dissipate moisture and make you feel as light as a swallow. At least twice a week, let the fresh aroma and rich nutrition of fennel be a regular at your table.