Lamb is one of the preferred meats for winter supplementation, and it is very important to choose the right parts and fresh lamb. The taste and nutritional content of mutton are different in different parts, and the parts with more lean meat are more suitable for autumn and winter tonic. Here are three tips for picking lamb:
1.Touch and feel method: Gently touch the surface of the mutton, the fresh mutton will be slightly sticky, making people feel slightly wet. Stale lamb will feel dry and not sticky to the touch.
2.Color judgment: Fresh lamb should be bright red and full of life. If the lamb is dull in color and has a dark red hue, it means that it has been stored for too long. Frozen lamb slices should also be selected in bright red color, if they are whitish or dark red, it is not recommended to buy.
3.Fat observation method: Observe the fat part of the frozen lamb slices, and the fresh lamb fat should be white and delicate. If the fat is yellow, it means that it has been frozen for a longer time.
Lamb is not only delicious, but also rich in nutritional value and a variety of health benefits. First of all, lamb is rich in high-quality protein, which has a significant effect on boosting immunity and improving physical fitness. Secondly, mutton is rich in vitamin B complex and trace elements, such as iron, zinc, selenium, etc., these nutrients are more important in winter and can effectively protect health. In addition, the fat content of mutton is relatively low, which is suitable for winter supplementation. It also has a variety of functions such as dispelling cold and replenishing qi, nourishing qi and nourishing blood, warming the stomach and dissipating cold, etc., which is especially suitable for cold winters.
Lamb stew is a nutritious and delicious healthy recipe. Here's how to make it:
1.Prepare the ingredients and seasonings: lamb, radish, green onions, ginger, cooking wine, pepper, salt, coriander.
2.Lamb Handling: Cut the lamb into pieces and soak it in clean water for 1 hour, during which time the water is changed several times to remove blood and fishy smell.
3.Blanch and cook: Put the processed lamb into a pot, add water and an appropriate amount of white wine, and blanch for 5 minutes. This step removes the fishy smell of the lamb.
4.Stew to taste: Put the blanched mutton into the pot again, add an appropriate amount of green onion and ginger and cooking wine, and then add hot water and simmer for 2 hours. This makes the lamb more tender and tasty.
5.Add the radish: After simmering for 2 hours, add the chopped white radish and continue to simmer for 20 minutes. This gives the radish flavor and pairs perfectly with the lamb.
6.Condiments: Finally, add an appropriate amount of salt and pepper, which can be increased or decreased according to personal taste.
7. Complete the cooking: After the stew is completed, put the dishes on a plate, which can be sprinkled with some coriander.
This lamb stew not only nourishes the body, but also provides rich nutrients, bringing warmth and comfort to the cold winter months.
As the preferred meat for winter supplementation, mutton does have a variety of health benefits. In the cold winter months, our body is prone to feeling cold and tired, and moderate consumption of lamb can help strengthen the physique, improve immunity, and make us more resistant to cold and disease. At the same time, when selecting and selecting mutton, it is necessary to pay attention to the selection of freshness and parts to ensure that you eat high-quality mutton and get the best nutritional value. Finally, stewed mutton, as a healthy recipe, can not only satisfy the enjoyment of taste, but also provide us with high-quality protein and a variety of nutrients to escort the health of winter.
In general, mutton, as the preferred meat for winter supplementation, has unique advantages in terms of nutritional value and health efficacy. Choosing fresh lamb, picking the right cuts, and combining it with healthy recipes can keep us healthy and warm during the cold winter months. Let's enjoy delicious lamb this winter, combine health with good food, and live a warm and healthy winter!
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