In winter, it is cold and yang energy is easy to deplete, so we need to pay attention to the kidneys. Winter is suitable for tonifying the kidneys, and the black food in the food can nourish and nourish the kidneys. Today I would like to recommend several common and nutritious black foods that are not only delicious but also affordable. During the cold winter months, regular consumption of these black foods can make our bodies strong and energetic.
Black fungus, a food rich in oxalic acid and fiber, has many benefits for our body. We can stir-fry black fungus with ingredients such as yams, green peppers, and carrots. First of all, soak the black fungus in water in advance and wash it for later use. Then, peel, wash and cut the yam into thin slices, remove the seeds of the green peppers and cut them into pieces, wash and cut the carrots into thin slices, and chop the garlic cloves. Next, put the yam tablets and black fungus in boiling water and boil for a while, remove the cold water and drain for later use. Add oil to the hot pan, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add carrot slices and stir-fry for a while, then add black fungus and yam to continue stir-frying, finally add an appropriate amount of salt and chicken essence to taste, and finally add green pepper cubes and stir-fry quickly until it is broken.
Black beans are a kidney-tonifying ingredient and easy to cook. We can combine black beans with red dates, milk and other ingredients to make black bean milk sauce. First of all, pour the washed black beans into a wok and stir-fry without adding oil, stir-fry until the beans are fragrant and golden in color, pour them into cold water and soak for half an hour. This method is able to quickly soak black beans. Then, the washed dates are pitted and cut into small cubes. Next, pour an appropriate amount of water into the casserole, add black beans and diced red dates, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and cook for 1 hour. Wait until the black beans are soft and rotten, add an appropriate amount of sugar, a carton of milk, and stir well.
Black sesame seeds are rich in fat, protein, and vitamin E, which have the effect of nourishing the kidneys. We can combine black sesame seeds with flour, yeast and other ingredients to make black sesame steamed buns. First of all, wash the black sesame seeds, stir-fry them in a wok over low heat until fragrant, and beat them into black sesame powder for later use. If you find it too troublesome, you can also buy ready-made black sesame powder. Next, pour the flour, black sesame powder, and baking powder into a basin and stir with chopsticks to combine. Then, stir warm water, yeast powder and sugar, pour into the flour and stir into a batter, and finally knead into a smooth and soft dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, put it in a warm place and ferment for 2 hours, wait for the dough to rise to twice the size, knead it evenly into long strips, cut it into small pieces, and put it in a steamer for a second fermentation for 20 minutes. Finally, steam for 15 minutes, turn off the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, then you can take out the steamed buns and eat. This steamed bun is fluffy and sweet, and has a strong sesame fragrance.
Black rice is a traditional nourishing ingredient that is very effective for nourishing the kidneys. We can combine black rice with red dates, white sugar and other ingredients to make red dates and black rice cakes. First, soak the washed black rice in cold water overnight, then beat it into black rice milk and set aside. Next, pour the black rice milk into a basin, add yeast powder, sugar and flour, stir into a fine paste, cover and leave in a warm place to ferment for 2 hours. After the black rice cereal has produced many bubbles, stir it with chopsticks a few times to exhaust it. Then, remove the core of the washed red dates and cut them into small cubes, pour them into the black rice cereal and stir well. Next, pour the fermented black rice cereal into the mold and let it ferment for a second time for 20 minutes. Finally, put the mold into the steamer and steam for 15 minutes, turn off the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, and then it can be removed from the pot. This red date and black rice cake has a beautiful color, soft and glutinous taste, and tastes sweet and delicious.
By eating these black foods, we can take good care of our kidneys and replenish the nutrients we need. These dishes are not only nutritious, but also strengthen our physique and improve energy. So don't miss out on eating these delicious and wholesome black foods in winter.
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