Hello dear friends, I'm a little gecko. It's my habit to use simple words to introduce delicious food. Today, I would like to share with you an unexpected combination of food - apples and cucumbers, these two seemingly ordinary ingredients, but you can enjoy delicious food at the same time, but also eat healthy, eat small waist!
Before we dive into this gastronomic combination, let's talk about food culture. China has a long tradition of food culture, and we pay attention to the combination of ingredients and the balance of taste. Apples, as the best of the fruits, have a crisp, sweet taste and are rich in nutrients; And cucumbers, refreshing and delicious, are a good product to cool off in summer. When these two meet, what kind of sparks will collide?
Next, I will show you how to turn these two ordinary ingredients into mouth-watering delicacies with a unique perspective and vivid language, and share 8 different cooking methods that you can easily try and enjoy making at home.
Method 1: Apple and cucumber salad
Ingredients: 1 apple, 1 cucumber, a little lemon juice, an appropriate amount of honey, a pinch of salt.
Steps:
1. Peel and core the apples and cut them into small pieces; Wash and slice the cucumbers.
2. Put the apple chunks and cucumber slices in a large bowl and add a little lemon juice to prevent the apples from oxidizing and discoloring.
3. Add an appropriate amount of honey and a pinch of salt, and mix gently.
This salad is sweet and sour, refreshing and pleasant, making it a great summer reliever.
Method 2: Apple and cucumber drink
Ingredients: 1 apple, 1 cucumber, appropriate amount of purified water, some ice cubes.
Steps:
1. Remove the coring apples and cut them into cubes, and slice the cucumbers.
2. Put the apple cubes, cucumber slices and some amount of purified water in a blender to beat until the juice is formed.
3. Strain out the pomace, add ice cubes and serve.
Not only is this drink delicious, but it can also help you quench your thirst and stay in shape.
Method 3: Apple and cucumber rolls
Ingredients: 1 apple, 1 cucumber, 1 whole wheat burrito, honey mustard sauce to taste.
Steps:
1. Cut the apples into strips and slice the cucumbers for later use.
2. Take a whole wheat burrito and spread it with honey mustard.
3. Spread apple strips and cucumber slices on top of the wraps, roll them into rolls and serve.
It's a healthy and delicious breakfast or lunch option.
Method 4: Pan-fried apple and cucumber cake
Ingredients: 1 apple, 1 cucumber, 100 grams of flour, 1 egg, appropriate amount of water, a pinch of salt.
Steps:
1. Dice apples and cucumbers and set aside.
2. Combine the flour, eggs, water, and salt into a batter.
3. Add the diced apples and cucumbers and stir well.
4. Preheat the pan, apply a thin layer of oil, pour in the batter and fry until golden brown on both sides.
This cake is sweet and delicious, and can be enjoyed as well as a snack for breakfast.
Method 5: Stir-fried chicken with apples and cucumbers
Ingredients: 150 grams of chicken breast, 1 apple, 1 cucumber, appropriate amount of minced garlic, salt, light soy sauce and sugar.
Steps:
1. Dice the chicken breasts and marinate with a pinch of salt and light soy sauce for 10 minutes.
2. Dice apples and cucumbers and set aside.
3. Heat the pan with cold oil, stir-fry the minced garlic until fragrant, add the diced chicken and stir-fry until it changes color.
4. Add diced apples and cucumbers, add salt and sugar, and continue to stir-fry until cooked.
This dish is delicious and nutritious.
Method 6: Apple and cucumber yogurt smoothie
Ingredients required: 1 apple, 1 cucumber, 200 grams of sugar-free yogurt, ice cubes.
Steps:
1. Remove the coring apples and cut them into cubes, and slice the cucumbers.
2. Place all ingredients in a blender and beat into a smoothie and serve.
This smoothie will satisfy your dessert cravings without weighing on your body.
Method 7: Stewed pork ribs with apples and cucumbers
Ingredients: 300 grams of pork ribs, 1 apple, 1 cucumber, appropriate amount of ginger, appropriate amount of salt and cooking wine.
Steps:
1. Cut the ribs into sections and marinate in cooking wine and salt for 10 minutes.
2. Cut the apples and cucumbers into cubes and set aside.
3. Put the pork ribs, apple cubes, cucumber cubes and ginger slices into a pot and add plenty of water.
4. After the heat boils, turn to low heat and simmer for 40 minutes, add salt to taste.
This dish combines the sweetness of fruit with the umami of meat.
Method 8: Apple and cucumber salad jellyfish
Ingredients: 200 grams of jellyfish skin, 1 apple, 1 cucumber, minced garlic, minced coriander, salt, vinegar, light soy sauce, sesame oil.
Steps:
1. Wash the jellyfish skin and cut into shreds, soak in cool boiled water to remove the salty taste.
2. Shred apples and cucumbers and set aside.
3. Put the shredded jellyfish, apple shreds and cucumber shreds in a large bowl, add minced garlic, minced coriander, salt, vinegar, light soy sauce and sesame oil and mix well.
This coleslaw has a crispy texture and is a great summer table.
Through the above eight different cooking methods, we can see how varied the combination of apples and cucumbers is. Not only do they make refreshing salads, drinks, and smoothies, but they can also be incorporated into a variety of entrees and coleslaws to add endless fun and flavor to our lives.
Pay attention to the little geckos, and the delicious recipes will not be endless. Let's swim in the world of food together, enjoy the fun of cooking, and taste the beauty of life. I hope that through my sharing, you can discover more secrets of food and make life more colorful because of food!