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 talk to you about a very common ingredient in our daily life - tomatoes. This ruby-like food is not only delicious, but also a treasure trove of nutrients.
Many people know that tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, which is able to boost immunity and help the body fight off various diseases. But it's also rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps our bodies fight free radical damage and prevent cardiovascular disease and some cancers. In addition, it contains a variety of nutrients that are beneficial to the human body, such as potassium, folic acid, and vitamin K.
Tomatoes, it doesn't hurt to eat more
So, can you eat more tomatoes? The answer is yes. Due to their low-calorie, high-fiber, and high-moisture properties, tomatoes are ideal for a healthy diet. Eating it raw retains the most nutrients, especially vitamin C, while cooked food helps improve lycopene absorption. Whether in salads, stews or as an ingredient, tomatoes add a splash of color and richness to our tables.
Versatile recipe for tomatoes
Next, I would like to share with you some of my personal favorite tomato recipes. These are simple and easy to make, but they taste surprisingly good. Let's explore the magical world of tomatoes together!
Method 1: Scrambled eggs with tomatoes
1. Prepare the ingredients: X tomatoes, X eggs, salt to taste, light soy sauce to taste.
2. Crack the eggs into a bowl and stir well with a pinch of salt.
3. Heat the pan with cold oil, pour in the egg mixture, stir-fry quickly until solidified, and set aside.
4. Add oil to the pan, add the chopped tomatoes and stir-fry until the juice comes out.
5. Pour in the scrambled eggs, add salt and light soy sauce to taste, and stir-fry evenly.
This dish is brightly colored, sweet and sour, and it goes well with rice.
Method 2: Mix tomatoes with sugar
1. Prepare the ingredients: X tomatoes, appropriate amount of sugar.
2. Wash and slice the tomatoes and place them on a plate.
3. Sprinkle with sugar and stir slightly so that each slice of tomatoes is coated with a layer of sugar.
4. Leave it for a while to allow the juice of the tomatoes to blend with the sugar for a better taste.
This dish is sweet and delicious, making it a great choice for cooling off in the summer.
Method 3: Stewed beef brisket with tomatoes
1. Prepare ingredients: appropriate amount of beef brisket, X tomatoes, X potatoes, ginger slices, green onions, cooking wine, salt and other seasonings.
2. Cut the brisket into cubes, blanch and remove the blood and set aside.
3. Add oil to the pot, add ginger slices and green onions and stir-fry until fragrant, add the beef brisket and stir-fry until it changes color.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and potatoes and continue to stir-fry.
5. Add cooking wine, salt and other seasonings, add water to cover the ingredients, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer.
6. Simmer until the brisket is cooked and the potatoes are soft and glutinous.
The meat of this dish is tender and the soup is rich, making it perfect for winter.
Method 4: Stir-fried bean sprouts with tomatoes
1. Wash the bean sprouts and cut the tomatoes into cubes for later use.
2. Heat oil in a pot, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add bean sprouts and stir-fry.
3. When the bean sprouts are slightly soft, add the tomato cubes and continue to stir-fry.
4. Add salt, chicken essence and other seasonings to taste.
The dish is refreshing and tasty, rich in vitamins and fiber.
Method 5: Roast eggplant with tomatoes
1. Cut the eggplant into cubes and the tomatoes into cubes and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in the pan and fry the eggplant until golden brown and remove it.
3. Leave the bottom oil in the pot, add green onions, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add tomatoes and stir-fry.
4. Add the fried eggplant cubes and season with salt, sugar, light soy sauce and other seasonings.
5. Simmer for a while and then remove from the pan.
The dish is delicious, the eggplant is soft and glutinous, and the sweet and sour taste of the tomatoes is perfectly combined with the texture of the eggplant.
Method 6: Tomato omelette
1. Dice the tomatoes and mix with eggs, flour and water to form a batter.
2. Add salt, pepper and other seasonings to taste.
3. Heat oil in a pan, pour in the batter and fry until golden brown on both sides.
This dish is crispy and can be enjoyed both for breakfast and as an afternoon tea snack.
Method 7: Tomato hot and sour soup
1. Prepare the ingredients: X tomatoes, appropriate amount of fungus, appropriate amount of tofu skin, X eggs, appropriate amount of aged vinegar, light soy sauce, salt and other seasonings.
2. Cut all the ingredients and set aside. Add water to the pot and bring to a boil, then add fungus, tofu skin and other ingredients to cook.
3. Beat in the frangipani and add the tomato cubes and continue to cook. Add salt and light soy sauce to taste, then drizzle with aged vinegar and then remove from the pot. This hot and sour soup is appetizing and refreshing, making it perfect as a pre-dinner soup.
Method 8: Homemade tomato sauce
If you like the sweet and sour taste of tomatoes, then homemade tomato sauce is definitely a great choice! Cut the tomatoes into cubes and puree them in a blender. Then pour the pureed tomatoes into a pot, add an appropriate amount of sugar and lemon juice, and simmer until thick. Homemade tomato sauce is healthier and tastier with no additives and can be used with a variety of entrees or as a dip.
In addition to the above eight recipes, tomatoes can also be used to make pizza, pasta, and other delicacies. In short, as long as you are willing to experiment and innovate, tomatoes can change endless combinations of cuisines!
In the process of exploring the food world of tomatoes, I deeply felt the breadth and profundity of Chinese food culture. The ancients said: "You don't get tired of eating, and you don't get tired of being fine." "Our pursuit of food is not only about taste, but also about respecting and innovating ingredients. I hope that through today's sharing, we can stimulate everyone's love for food and enthusiasm for life.
In closing, I would like to say that no matter which way you choose to cook tomatoes, the key is to enjoy the process of cooking and the pleasure of tasting the food. Let's create our own delicious story in the kitchen together!
Pay attention to the little geckos, and the delicious recipes will not be endless. Let's follow in the footsteps of food and explore more delicious foods!