1. Celery:
Celery is rich in nutrients such as dietary fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, and potassium. The fiber in it promotes intestinal motility and contributes to the health of the digestive system. Celery is also low in calories and high in moisture, making it an ideal vegetable that can provide satiety without adding too many calories.
Recommended method: Stir-fried cashew nuts with celery
Ingredients: Celery: appropriate amount (detencted and cut into sections);Cashews: to taste;Garlic: to taste (minced);Ginger: Appropriate amount (minced);Edible oil: appropriate amount;Salt: to taste;Light soy sauce: to taste;Essence of chicken: to taste.
Steps:1Prepare the ingredients: Remove the tendons from the celery and cut it into sections. Cashews set aside.
2.Stir-fry cashew nuts: Heat the pan with cold oil, pour the cashew nuts into the pan, fry over low heat until fragrant, until the cashew nuts are slightly yellow, take out and set aside.
3.Stir-fry celery: In the same pot, add an appropriate amount of cooking oil, heat and stir-fry with minced ginger and garlic until fragrant.
4.Add the celery: Add the chopped celery segments to the pan and stir-fry to combine.
5.Seasoning: Add light soy sauce and continue stir-frying until the celery is tender and still crispy.
6.Add the cashews: Pour the cashews into the pan and stir well with the celery.
7.Condiments: Add salt and chicken essence to taste and stir well.
8.Final steps: Adjust the amount of salt and essence of chicken again according to personal taste before cooking, and ensure that the seasoning is even.
9.Plating: Serve on a plate after removing from the pan, and stir-fry the crispy and delicious celery cashew nuts!
Tips: 1) Add some pepper or chili pepper to enhance the aroma according to personal taste.
2) Be careful with the heat when the cashew nuts are fragrant and avoid over-scorching.
3) Cashew nuts can be baked in the oven or fried in advance to enhance the taste.
2. Tofu:
Tofu is a low-calorie, high-protein food that is also rich in plant fiber, calcium, iron, and more. Its rich protein maintains satiety and contributes to energy balance in the process. Tofu also contains ingredients such as soy isoflavones, which are beneficial for your health.
Recommended method: Tofu and eggs
Ingredients: Tender tofu: 1 piece;Eggs: 2 pcs.;Green garlic: to taste (cut into sections, for garnish);Edible oil: appropriate amount;Salt: to taste;Soy sauce: to taste.
Steps:1Prepare the ingredients: Cut the tender tofu into even pieces. Beat the eggs and set aside.
2.Deep-fried tofu: Heat the pan with cold oil, put the cut tofu pieces evenly into the pan, and fry slowly over low heat until golden brown on both sides, so that the surface of the tofu is slightly crusty.
3.Add the eggs: Pour the beaten eggs evenly into the fried tofu cubes and gently stir with chopsticks to coat the eggs evenly on the surface of the tofu.
4.Seasoning: Add salt and soy sauce to suit your taste.
5.Simmer: Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for a few minutes to allow the eggs to solidify on the tofu and maintain a tender texture.
6.Remove from the pan: When the eggs are cooked through, sprinkle with the chopped green garlic and serve.
7.Plating: Serve the tofu and eggs on a plate, garnish with some extra pieces of green garlic.
Tips: 1) Tender tofu is more suitable for this dish and has a more delicate taste.
2) When frying tofu, you can gently press it with a spoon to help the tofu absorb the egg liquid better.
3) If you prefer a more fragrant taste, you can sprinkle some coriander or peppercorn noodles at the end.
3. Onions:
Onions contain sulfide substances that help promote gastrointestinal motility and improve digestion. At the same time, onions are also rich in antioxidants, which help to remove free radicals in the body and maintain good health. Low-calorie onions are also a suitable ingredient.
Recommended method: Stir-fried chicken breast with onions
Ingredients: Chicken breast: 250 grams (sliced or diced);Onion: 1 (shredded);Ginger: Appropriate amount (minced);Garlic: to taste (minced);Light soy sauce: 2 tablespoons;Cooking wine: 1 tbsp;Salt: to taste;Sugar: to taste;Pepper: to taste;Edible oil: appropriate amount;
Steps:1Ingredients: Slice or dice the chicken breast, finely slice the onion, mince the ginger and garlic and set aside.
2.Marinate the chicken breast: Add light soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, sugar, and pepper to the sliced chicken breast for about 15 minutes to make the chicken flavorful.
3.Sauté the onion: Heat the oil in a pan, add the chopped onion and sauté over medium-low heat until the onion is soft and transparent.
4.Sauté Chicken Breast: Add the marinated chicken breast to the pan and stir-fry evenly.
5.Add seasoning: Add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and cooking wine, and continue to stir-fry evenly to make the chicken evenly flavored.
6.Add ginger and garlic: Add the chopped ginger and garlic and continue to sauté until fragrant.
7.Seasoning: Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir-fry evenly.
8.Final Steps: Taste again before cooking, making sure the texture and taste match your personal preferences.
9.Plating: Serve the sautéed chicken breast with onions, which can be garnished with some chopped chives.
Tips: 1) Thinly slice the chicken breast for easier flavor.
2) When frying onions, you can control the heat and don't fry them for too long to maintain the sweetness of the onions.
3) When seasoning, you can add some chili powder or Sichuan pepper according to your personal taste to enhance the aroma.
4. Eggplant:
Eggplant is rich in plant fiber and vitamins, which help promote gut health. Eggplant is a low-calorie, high-fiber vegetable, which can provide satiety, reduce the desire to eat too much food, and help **.
Recommended method: Steamed eggplant
Ingredients: Large eggplant: 2 strips;Garlic: to taste (minced);Ginger: Appropriate amount (minced);Green garlic: to taste (cut into sections, for garnish);Light soy sauce: 2 tablespoons;Edible oil: appropriate amount;Salt: to taste;Ground white pepper: to taste.
Steps:1Ingredients: Peel and cut the large eggplant, mince the ginger and garlic and set aside.
2.Pickled eggplant: Put the cut eggplant segments into a large bowl, add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and salt, stir well and marinate for 15 minutes to make the eggplant flavorful.
3.Steamed eggplant: Place the marinated eggplant in a steamer and steam it over high heat for 10-15 minutes until the eggplant is soft and ripe.
4.Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, add the chopped ginger and minced garlic, add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, white pepper, hot oil and slowly pour over the seasoning, stirring well.
5.Plating: Arrange the steamed eggplant on a plate and pour the prepared sauce evenly over the eggplant.
6.Garnish: Finally, sprinkle some pieces of green garlic for garnish.
Tips: 1) The time of steaming the eggplant can be adjusted appropriately according to the actual heat and the size of the eggplant.
2) The ginger and garlic sauce can be increased or decreased according to personal taste.
3) You can add some coriander or chili pepper to enhance the taste.
5. Corn:
Corn is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. Dietary fiber helps to increase satiety, slows down the digestion and absorption of food, and plays a positive role in weight control. In addition, corn also contains some antioxidants that help maintain the overall health of the body.
Recommended method: Corn rib soup
Ingredients: Corn: 1-2 roots;Pork ribs: to taste;Ginger: Appropriate amount (sliced);Shallots: to taste (cut into sections, for garnish);Salt: to taste;
Steps:1Ingredients: Corn husked and cut into sections, pork ribs washed and set aside. Slice the ginger and cut the shallots into sections for later use.
2.Blanching: Blanch the pork ribs in boiling water, remove and wash to remove the blood.
3.Soup: Add pork ribs, corn segments, and ginger slices to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, and then simmer over low heat.
4.Seasoning: Simmer until the meat is cooked and the corn flavor is added to the soup, add an appropriate amount of salt according to personal taste, and stir well.
5.Remove from the pot: After the soup is ready, remove the pork ribs and corn and pour the consommé into a bowl.
6.Plating: Place the pork ribs and corn in a bowl and garnish with some shallots.
Tips: 1) The ratio of corn and ribs can be adjusted according to personal taste.
2) When simmering soup, you can use a pressure cooker or electric pressure cooker to speed up the cooking process.
3) If you want to increase the taste of the soup, you can add some ingredients such as shiitake mushrooms or Huaishan in moderation.
Sixth, taro:
Taro is a low-calorie, high-fiber food rich in plant protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. The dietary fiber in it helps to maintain normal intestinal peristalsis, slow down food digestion, and improve satiety, which is an ideal choice for the table.
Recommended method: Steamed pork ribs with taro
Ingredients: Pork ribs: 500 grams;Taro: to taste;Ginger: Appropriate amount (sliced);Cooking wine: to taste;Light soy sauce: to taste;Salt: to taste;Pepper: to taste;Green onions: to taste (cut into sections, for garnish).
Steps:1Prepare the ingredients: Cut the pork ribs into small pieces, peel and cut the taro into cubes, and slice the ginger for later use.
2.Marinated pork ribs: Put the pork ribs in a large bowl, add an appropriate amount of cooking wine, light soy sauce, salt, pepper, grasp and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
3.Steamed taro and pork ribs: Place the marinated pork ribs and taro chunks in the steamer and sprinkle with ginger slices.
4.Steaming: Steam over high heat for 20-25 minutes until the ribs are cooked and the taro is tender.
5.Seasoning: Remove the steamed ingredients and sprinkle with some salt and pepper again according to personal taste.
6.Plating: Place the steamed taro and pork ribs on a plate and garnish with some green onions.
Tips: 1) The cooking time of taro can be adjusted according to the actual situation to ensure that the taro is soft and glutinous.
2) For better flavoring, you can marinate the ribs for a while in advance.
3) If you prefer a more aromatic atmosphere, you can add some minced garlic and ginger chopped before steaming the taro.
Winter** is not just about strictly restricting food and challenging one's willpower, on the contrary, by choosing these six foods, we can enjoy delicious food while providing our body with sufficient energy and nutrients. Celery, tofu, onions, eggplant, corn, taro, each with its own unique variety of nutrients that not only meet the body's needs, but also help to maintain a good feeling of satiety. In this cold season, choosing healthy ingredients and focusing on a balanced diet are the keys to achieving your goals. May everyone easily realize their desire to eat thin and not hungry and thin in winter, and have a healthy and beautiful body. Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge