The beginning of summer, one of the 24 solar terms in China, marks the end of spring and the beginning of summer. At this time, the temperature gradually rises, the rain gradually decreases, and the yang energy gradually increases. However, due to the alternation of climate in late spring and early summer, the human body's yang energy has not yet been filled, and the yin and cold qi still exists, so it is necessary to pay attention to nourishing yang and dissipating cold, and adjust the diet to adapt to climate changes.
At this time, shrimp and tofu should not be eaten too much. Shrimp is cold and easy to hurt the spleen and stomach, while tofu is cold and slippery and easy to hurt yang. Excessive consumption of these two foods may lead to spleen and stomach dysfunction, indigestion, diarrhea and other symptoms, and even cause cold and dampness, affecting physical health. Therefore, in the beginning of summer, we should choose foods that are warm, spleen and damp to regulate the body, enhance yang energy, and resist the evil of yin and cold.
1. Bitter gourd
Bitter gourd is a fresh and tender ingredient in the beginning of summer, which not only tastes bitter and refreshing, but also has the effect of clearing heat and relieving heat, relieving dampness and strengthening the spleen. Here's a delicious bitter gourd recipe:
Recommended recipe: bitter gourd omelette
Ingredients: bitter gourd, eggs, salt, chopped green onions
Here's how:
1. Wash the bitter gourd, drain the water, cut it into small pieces, scoop out the inner part of the bitter gourd with a spoon, and then cut it into small rings;
2. Heat oil in a frying pan, put in the bitter gourd rings, scoop in an appropriate amount of egg mixture in the bitter gourd rings, fry the egg mixture to set, turn it over, fry until golden brown, and then remove from the pan.
Second, broad beans
Fava beans are a common ingredient in summer, rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and have the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, strengthening the spleen and relieving dampness. Stir-fried with beef, it is a delicacy.
Recommended recipe: Stir-fried beef with broad beans
Ingredients: broad beans, beef, green onion, ginger, garlic, light soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, pepper, cooking oil.
Detailed instructions:
1. Slice or cut the beef into small pieces, put it in a bowl, marinate it for a while with light soy sauce, cooking wine, salt and pepper, remove the shells of the broad beans, put them in a pot of boiling water, blanch for 1-2 minutes, then remove and drain.
2. Heat oil in a pot, stir-fry chives, ginger and garlic, add beef and stir-fry evenly, then add broad beans, add an appropriate amount of salt and light soy sauce, stir-fry for 1 minute, and then remove from the pot.
3. Sichuan pepper buds
Zanthoxylum pepper buds, also known as the young leaves of Zanthoxylum pepper, have the effect of pungent temperature and cold dissipation, qi and pain relief. When cooking, it can be combined with garlic, chili noodles and other seasonings to make a spicy and refreshing cold dish.
Recommended recipe: cold salad pepper sprouts
Ingredients: Sichuan pepper sprouts, garlic, chili flakes, five-spice powder, salt, chicken essence, light soy sauce, sugar, cooking oil.
Steps:
1. Wash the pepper sprouts, drain the water, cut them into small pieces, peel the garlic and cut the garlic granules, put the pepper sprouts and garlic granules into a pot, add an appropriate amount of five-spice powder, chili flour, salt, chicken essence, light soy sauce and sugar.
2. Put an appropriate amount of cooking oil in the pot, heat the oil, pour it on the garlic granules, stir well with chopsticks, put it on a plate, and eat it with steamed buns, which is spicy and fragrant, appetizing and satisfying!
Fourth, green onions
Green onions have the effect of pungent and warm to dispel the surface and dispel the cold, which is one of the ideal ingredients in the beginning of summer. Pairing green onions with pork to make fragrant pies is not only delicious, but also strengthens yang energy and improves the body's resistance.
Recommended recipe: Pork and green onion pie
Ingredients: green onions, pork, flour, yeast powder, salt, light soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, cooking oil.
Here's how:
1. Wash and cut the green onions, wash the pork and cut into pieces, put the pork and green onions into a basin, add an appropriate amount of minced ginger, add an appropriate amount of salt, light soy sauce and sesame oil and mix well.
2. Add water and yeast powder to the flour, knead it into a dough, after it is fermented naturally, take it out, knead it, exhaust the dough, and then divide it into small agents and roll it into a pancake.
3. Wrap the meat filling on the pancake, close it tightly, heat it in a pan, add an appropriate amount of cooking oil, put the pie in the pan, fry it over low heat until golden brown, and the filling is cooked thoroughly before eating.
The beginning of summer nourishes the sun and dispels the cold, and the four flavors of ingredients lead the summer food journey. During this season, choosing the right ingredients and regulating your diet will not only strengthen your body's immunity, but also enjoy a delicious diet. Let's follow in the footsteps of these delicious ingredients and welcome the arrival of summer together.
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