The liver is the body's largest metabolic organ, acting like a "chemical factory" that processes toxins in the body, synthesizes proteins, stores energy, and secretes bile to help digest fats. A healthy liver boosts the body's immunity and protects us from viruses and bacteria. However, with the acceleration of the pace of modern life and the formation of poor eating habits, the burden on the liver is increasing day by day, and many people unknowingly experience symptoms of poor liver function such as fatigue, low mood, and decreased immunity.
Shepherd's cabbage is one of the common wild vegetables, which has the characteristics of a fresh fragrance and beauty. Capsule, which not only regulates the body's acid-base balance, is also rich in nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, dietary fiber, carotene, calcium, and iron. The medicinal value of shepherd's cabbage is also very prominent, and it is recorded in the "Compendium of Materia Medica" that it has the effect of "benefiting the stomach, benefiting the liver, and clearing the eyes". It is rich in flavonoids and carotene, which help to fight oxidation and scavenge free radicals in the body, thereby reducing the burden on the liver. In addition, shepherd's cabbage is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and reduce the accumulation of toxins in the body.
Shepherd's cabbage is sweet and flat, especially suitable for eating in spring and autumn. Whether it is used to make soups, cakes, or dumplings, it can exert its unique effect of clearing and protecting the liver. Here are three home-cooked and delicious dishes of shepherd's cabbage, so that we can enjoy the delicious taste while also helping liver health.
1. Scallop egg soup with shepherd's cabbage
Ingredients: 100 grams of shepherd's cabbage, 50 grams of scallop meat, 2 eggs, a little shredded ginger, appropriate amount of pepper
Steps:
1. Clean the shepherd's cabbage, blanch it and cut it into small pieces for later use.
2. Wash the scallop meat and marinate it with a little cooking wine and shredded ginger for 10 minutes to remove the smell.
3. Add water to a pot and bring to a boil, add the scallop meat and ginger shreds and cook for 2 minutes. Add the shepherd's cabbage to the pot, beat in the eggs, and gently stir with chopsticks to form egg drops. Finally, add salt and pepper to taste, stir well, and turn off the heat.
This soup is light and refreshing, and the combination of shepherd's cabbage and scallops enhances the umami flavor while retaining the fragrance of the shepherd's cabbage. Frangipani increases the protein content and is nutritionally balanced. This soup is perfect for early morning or dinner to help warm the liver and lift the spirit.
2. Purple cabbage egg cake
Ingredients: 150 grams of shepherd's cabbage, 3 eggs, 50 grams of flour, salt, black pepper, a little cooking oil
Here's how:
1. Clean the shepherd's cabbage, blanch it, squeeze it dry, chop it and set aside.
2. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the flour and a pinch of salt and stir well to form a batter. Add the chopped shepherd's cabbage to the batter and stir again.
3. Add oil to a hot pan, pour in an appropriate amount of batter, flatten it with a spatula, fry until golden brown on both sides, cut into pieces and serve on a plate.
The shepherd's cabbage omelet is easy to make and is suitable for breakfast. The fragrance of the shepherd's cabbage and the softness of the eggs complement each other and make people appetize. This cake can also be enjoyed with soy sauce or chili sauce for a rich texture. At the same time, it is rich in dietary fiber and protein, which can effectively help the liver detoxify.
3. Dumplings stuffed with pork with shepherd's cabbage
Ingredients: 200 grams of shepherd's cabbage, 300 grams of minced pork, 1 piece of ginger, green onion, appropriate amount of soy sauce, salt, sesame oil, appropriate amount of dumpling skin
Detailed instructions:
1. Clean the shepherd's cabbage, blanch it, squeeze it dry, chop it and set aside.
2. Chop the green onion and ginger, mix with the pork filling, add soy sauce, salt and sesame oil, and stir well. Stir the chopped shepherd's cabbage into the pork filling, add cooking oil and stir until the filling is firm.
3. Take a dumpling wrapper, put in an appropriate amount of filling, fold it in half and seal tightly. Add water to a pot and bring to a boil, add the dumplings and cook until they float, then cook for another 2 minutes to remove.
The pork dumplings are tender and juicy, and the fragrance of the shepherd's cabbage neutralizes the greasy feeling of the pork, making people have an endless aftertaste. As a staple meal, dumplings are not only delicious, but they also provide rich nutrients for the liver. Especially during holidays or reunions, a plate of hot dumplings with shepherd's cabbage can always add warmth to the family table.
As a natural liver protection product, shepherd's cabbage is not only delicious, but also rich in a variety of nutrients that are beneficial to the liver. In your busy life, you might as well choose one day a week to make a dish of shepherd's cabbage for yourself and your family, which not only enjoys the deliciousness, but also achieves the effect of cleansing and soothing the liver. Whether it's a daily meal or a special occasion dish, these three dishes will keep you healthy and healthy all year round.
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