With the arrival of summer, the sun not only brings warmth, but also quietly leaves its mark on our delicate skin. Sunscreen is good, but it's hard to protect against the UV rays day after day. At this time, the gift of nature, the loofah, has become a rare "beauty product" in summer. It is not only affordable, affordable for 1 yuan and 1 catty, but also insists on eating it for half a month, you can find that the skin tone is even, the pigmentation is fading, as if you have done a deep SPA for the skin.
The loofah, which sounds unpretentious, has a reputation as "beauty water" behind it. Rich in vitamin C, it's a natural whitening agent that not only brightens the complexion and fights melanin deposition, but also effectively prevents scurvy and gives you a healthy glow from within. What's even more surprising is that the vines and stem juice of the loofah, which have been used to maintain the skin since ancient times, have a unique composition that enhances skin elasticity, reduces fine lines, lightens blemishes, and leaves the skin silky smooth.
Want to nourish your skin while enjoying a meal? Try this home-style and creative dish of fried loofah!
Materials Required:
1 fresh loofah
Pork to taste (fat and lean are best)
A few cloves of garlic
Salt and water to taste
Steps:
The gorgeous transformation of the loofah: first give the loofah a refreshing bath, wash it and gently peel off the skin and cut it into palatable pieces. Cut the pork into thin slices, remember to separate the fat from the lean meat, so that the fried meat will be more fragrant but not greasy.
Garlic temptation: Garlic cloves are finely chopped, ready to awaken the soul of the ingredients.
The art of grease: Heat the pan with cold oil, first put the fat in the pan, fry slowly over low heat to force out the attractive golden oil, and then add the lean meat slices and stir-fry quickly until it changes color and is full of aroma.
Garlic blends: Garlic is added and danced with the slices of meat, and the whole kitchen is filled with mouth-watering aromas.
The gorgeous debut of the loofah: Throw the sliced loofah pieces into this feast for the taste buds and stir-fry them with the slices of meat, the sweetness of the loofah and the aroma of the meat are intertwined, just right.
The magic of water: To ensure the tenderness of the loofah, add a small half bowl of water and cover the pot to make them more integrated in the embrace of steam.
The Art of Seasoning: Sprinkle in just the right amount of salt, simple but bring out the most authentic taste of food. When the soup thickens, a plate of fried loofah pork with full color and flavor is done.
Tips:
The size of the loofah can be adjusted according to personal preference, and the large pieces are more enjoyable to eat.
The loofah itself has plenty of moisture, so if you are worried that it will be too dry during the frying process, add an appropriate amount of water and simmer it to make the taste more tender.
Loofah is not just limited to stir-frying, there is always one of its various ways to conquer your taste buds.
In this summer, let's use a plate of fried loofah meat, which not only satisfies the appetite, but also gives the skin natural nourishment and care. Beauty, never complicated, it just blooms quietly between this vegetable and a meal.