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The gospel of dessert lovers, the simple method of deep osmanthus nectar yam strengthens the spleen and stomach, nourishes the kidney and improves the essence
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Osmanthus nectar yam, a fusion of tradition and innovation, is not only popular in China, but also in the overseas Chinese community. Its history can be traced back to ancient times, when literati and writers often used osmanthus into poetry, praising its fragrance but not greasy, elegant and refined. Yam, as a representative of the homology of medicine and food, has been recorded as early as in the "Shennong Materia Medica", known as "the medicine in the mountain, the essence of food".
In modern times, this dish not only carries a profound cultural heritage, but also has become a beautiful scenery in family dinners with its unique flavor characteristics. Whenever the autumn breeze is cool, the osmanthus is fragrant, it is the best season to make osmanthus nectar yams. It is sweet but not greasy, soft and waxy, which can not only satisfy the taste buds, but also nourish the body.
I remember when I was a child, every Mid-Autumn Festival, my mother would always make this osmanthus nectar yam by hand. At that time, I always gathered around the stove and watched my mother wash, cut the yam, steam it, and drizzle it with homemade osmanthus nectar. The sweet smell still lingers on me. This dish is not only a delicacy, but also the taste of home and a warm memory.
Cooking preparation
Main ingredients: 500 grams of yam, 50 ml of osmanthus nectar.
Excipients: 10 red dates, a small handful of wolfberries.
Seasoning: Appropriate amount of rock sugar, appropriate amount of water.
Nutritional information: Yam is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, which have the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing the kidney and improving essence. Osmanthus has the effect of warming the lungs and relieving cough, dissipating cold and relieving pain.
Ingredient substitution scheme: if there is no osmanthus nectar, honey can be used instead; If there are no goji berries, raisins can be used instead.
Cooking in detail
1) Wash the yam, peel it and cut it into 2cm pieces.
2) Put the chopped yam into the steamer and steam over high heat for about 20 minutes until tender.
3: While steaming the yam, wash the jujubes, remove the pits, and set aside.
4) Soak the wolfberries in water and set aside.
5: Add an appropriate amount of water and rock sugar to the pot and cook over low heat until the rock sugar is completely melted to make sugar water.
6: Remove the steamed yam and put it in a bowl, add the red dates and goji berries.
7: Pour the osmanthus nectar evenly over the yam, then pour in the sugar water and enjoy.
Cooking tips
- When peeling yams, disposable gloves can be worn to prevent skin discomfort caused by the mucus of yams.
- The time of steaming yam should not be too long, so as not to be too soft and rotten, which will affect the taste.
- The addition of osmanthus nectar can be increased or decreased according to personal taste.
- The sweetness of the sweet water can be adjusted according to personal preference, and it should not be too sweet, so as not to mask the original taste of the yam.
Cooking principle
The cooking principle of osmanthus nectar yam mainly lies in the steaming of yam and the seasoning of osmanthus nectar. Steaming makes the yam soft and sticky, easier to digest, and retains the nutrients of the yam. The addition of osmanthus nectar not only increases the flavor of the dish, but also adds a touch of sweetness to the dish.
Cooking quiz
Q1: What should I do if I find that the yam is not soft and glutinous enough after cooking? A1: You can increase the steaming time moderately, or reheat it in the microwave.
Q2: What should I do if osmanthus nectar is not sweet enough? A2: You can increase the amount of rock sugar and adjust the sweetness of the sugar water.
Q3: What should I do if the yam turns black after peeling? A3: After peeling the yam, it should be put into water immediately to prevent oxidation and blackening.
Q4: What should I do if the sugar water is too thick? A4: You can add an appropriate amount of water to adjust the concentration of sugar water.
Because of its low calorie and high fiber characteristics, yam is an ideal ingredient during weight loss. When cooking, the use of sugar and oil can be reduced in moderation to reduce calorie intake. At the same time, with low-fat ingredients such as vegetables and tofu, you can make a healthy and delicious slimming meal.
The flavor of osmanthus nectar yam is unique and the cooking methods are diverse. We encourage everyone to share their cooking experience, whether it is the handling of yam or the innovative combination of osmanthus nectar, everyone is welcome to talk freely in the comment area, so that we can explore more secrets of food together.