Spinach, a seemingly ordinary leafy green, actually has a long history and rich cultural connotations. According to historical records, spinach originated in Persia and was later introduced to China, where it became a frequent guest at the table. In the "Compendium of Materia Medica", Li Shizhong mentioned that spinach can "nourish blood and moisten dryness, benefit the five internal organs, and clear the stomach and intestines", while in "Dietary Therapy Materia Medica", Meng Shu praised it for "moistening the intestines and laxative, and regulating the lower qi". These ancient books not only record the therapeutic value of spinach, but also reflect its status in people's minds.
When choosing spinach, freshness is key. Fresh spinach has thick leaves, bright green in color, and crisp stems. Each 100 grams of spinach contains about 23 calories of energy, 2.9 grams of protein, and is rich in vitamins A, C and minerals such as iron and calcium, which are beneficial to human health.
Next, I'll share eight spinach-based home health recipes, each carefully selected to add color to your family table.
1. Stir-fry spinach with garlic
- Nutritional information: Spinach contains about 23 calories per 100 grams and 2.9 grams of protein.
- Ingredient list: 500 grams of fresh spinach, appropriate amount of minced garlic, appropriate amount of salt and cooking oil.
- Instructions:
- Wash the spinach and drain the water.
- Heat the pan with cold oil, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the spinach and stir-fry quickly until tender.
- Add salt to taste and sauté until the spinach is cooked through.
2. Spinach stewed tofu
- Nutritional information: Tofu is rich in vegetable protein, which is nutritionally balanced with spinach.
- Ingredient list: 500 grams of fresh spinach, 1 piece of tender tofu, appropriate amount of salt and cooking oil.
- Instructions:
- Wash the spinach and cut the tofu into cubes.
- Heat the pan with cold oil and sauté the spinach until tender.
- Add the tofu cubes, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer until the tofu is flavorful.
- Add salt to taste and simmer until the soup is thick.
3. Steamed eggs with spinach
- Nutritional information: Eggs are rich in high-quality protein, paired with spinach, and are nutritionally complete.
- Ingredient list: 100 grams of fresh spinach, 3 eggs, salt to taste.
- Instructions:
- Wash the spinach and finely chop.
- Beat the eggs, add the chopped spinach and salt to taste, and stir well.
- Pour the mixture into a steaming bowl and place in a steamer.
- Steam for about 10-15 minutes until the egg is set.
4. Spinach pancakes
- Nutritional information: Pancakes as a staple food, paired with spinach, to increase dietary fiber.
- Ingredient list: 200 grams of fresh spinach, appropriate amount of flour, 1 egg, appropriate amount of salt and cooking oil.
- Instructions:
- Wash the spinach, blanch and finely chop.
- Mix the chopped spinach, flour, eggs and salt to taste and stir well to form a paste.
- Heat a pan with cold oil, pour in an appropriate amount of batter and spread into thin cakes.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides, then remove from the pan.
5. Spinach mixed with peanuts
- Nutritional information: Peanuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which is healthy and delicious when paired with spinach.
- Ingredient list: 300 grams of fresh spinach, appropriate amount of peanuts, appropriate amount of salt, sesame oil, and vinegar.
- Instructions:
- Wash the spinach, blanch and drain.
- Stir-fry the peanuts until fragrant and let cool.
- Put the spinach and peanuts in a bowl, add salt, sesame oil and vinegar and mix well.
6. Spinach fillet soup
- Nutritional information: Fish is rich in high-quality protein and Omega-3, and it is highly nutritious when paired with spinach.
- Ingredient list: 200 grams of fresh spinach, appropriate amount of fish fillet, ginger slices, salt, and cooking oil.
- Instructions:
- Wash the spinach and marinate the fish fillets with cooking wine and ginger slices to remove the smell.
- Heat the pan with cold oil, stir-fry the ginger slices, add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil.
- Add the fillets and cook until browned, then add the spinach and cook until the spinach is tender.
- Add an appropriate amount of salt to taste, and drop a few drops of sesame oil to enhance the fragrance before leaving the pot.
7. Scrambled eggs with spinach
- Nutritional information: A combination of eggs and spinach, simple to make and nutritious.
- Ingredient list: 300 grams of fresh spinach, 3 eggs, appropriate amount of salt and cooking oil.
- Instructions:
- Wash the spinach, blanch and finely chop.
- Beat the eggs and add salt to taste.
- Heat a pan with cold oil, pour in the egg mixture, and fry until half-cooked.
- Add the chopped spinach and stir-fry quickly until the spinach is cooked through and the eggs are fully cooked.
8. Shrimp in a dried pot with spinach
- Nutritional information: Shrimp meat is rich in high-quality protein, and when paired with spinach, it tastes delicious.
- Ingredient list: 300 grams of fresh spinach, appropriate amount of prawns, appropriate amount of dried chili, Sichuan pepper, green onion, ginger and garlic, appropriate amount of bean paste, salt, and edible oil.
- Instructions:
- Wash the spinach and remove the gut from the prawns.
- Heat the pan with cold oil, first stir-fry the peppercorns and dried chilies.
- Add the bean paste, green onion, ginger and garlic and stir-fry the red oil.
- Add the prawns and stir-fry until browned, then add the spinach, stir-fry quickly until cooked, and add salt to taste.
Each dish is a matter of respect for the ingredients and the pursuit of culinary art. As France gourmand ·Jean Antelm ·Bria Savaran said: "Tell me what you eat and I'll know what kind of person you are." "Food is not only a source of nutrition, but also a carrier of culture and emotion. In the process of cooking these spinach dishes, we can not only enjoy the deliciousness, but also feel the warmth of family and the philosophy of life.
Source: Food Taste Flowing Year