During this change of season, the temperature is unpredictable, which can easily lead to a decrease in the body's immunity, which can easily cause discomfort such as coughs and colds. In order to maintain the health of the body, we can choose a simple and effective method to recuperate. A "cough medicine" is hidden around us, and it is not a pear, but a perilla leaf. Perilla leaves can not only be used in dishes, but also can be used to cook soups, clear heat and detoxify, moisten the lungs and relieve cough, and bring many benefits to the body.
Perilla leaves are a very good plant, it is rich in high-quality protein and contains eugenol, perilla, dietary fiber, carotene, and many other components that are beneficial to the body. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as a variety of trace elements, which play a very good role in regulating immunity. Perilla leaves also contain sitosterol, which has the benefits of lowering cholesterol, relieving cough and moistening the lungs, and reducing phlegm. In the dry autumn, you can drink a little more water from perilla leaves to hydrate and moisturize dryness and relieve discomfort such as coughing.
To get the most out of perilla leaves, we can use it to make a warming soup. This soup is not only easy to make, but also has a sweet taste, and has the effect of moisturizing the lungs and relieving cough.
1. Prepare ingredients: fresh perilla leaves, tangerine peel.
2.Wash the perilla leaves first, and in order to keep the taste sweet, you can soak the dried perilla leaves in salted water and then wash them well. If using fresh perilla leaves, wash them well.
3. Put the washed basil leaves in a pot. Similarly, wash the tangerine peel and put it in the pot.
4. Pour in an appropriate amount of water, according to personal preference, you can increase the amount of water.
5. Put the pot on the gas stove, boil over medium-low heat, then turn to low heat and cook for 10 minutes.
The resulting perilla soup is fragrant and delicious, with a faint perilla flavor, making it perfect for autumn drinking. Especially in autumn, when the weather is dry and easy to cough, this soup can be drunk more to moisten the lungs, relieve cough and dissolve phlegm. At the same time, the combination of perilla leaves and tangerine peel can also ward off cold and sweat, and it is also very helpful for people with heavy breath and phlegm.
In addition to cooking soups, perilla leaves have many other uses. For example, it can be used to stew meat, fried rice, and can also be mixed with cold fruits, all of which are very delicious.
Braised meat is a common practice, and the aroma of perilla leaves can penetrate into the meat, making it more delicious and delicious. Moreover, the bactericidal and antibacterial effects of perilla leaves can help keep meat fresh.
In addition, stir-frying shiso leaves with fried rice will not only increase the aroma of the meal, but also improve the overall taste. The aroma of the shiso leaves blends perfectly with the flavor of the rice, making the fried rice even more delicious.
Another very special way to eat it is to chop the perilla leaves and mix them into the cold fruit. The fresh aroma of perilla leaves and the sweet taste of the fruit blend together, adding layers to the palate and bringing a unique flavor.
In conclusion, perilla leaves are a common and common plant, but it is rich in nutrients and has a variety of benefits. In autumn, when it is dry and easy to cough, we can choose to use perilla leaves to cook soup and drink, which has the effect of moistening the lungs, relieving cough and dissolving phlegm. In addition, perilla leaves can also be used in a variety of cooking methods such as stewed meat, fried rice, and mixed with cold fruits, making food more delicious and delicious.
Sometimes, we often overlook some ordinary ingredients around us, but they may contain rich nutritional and health value. Therefore, in our daily lives, we should pay more attention, discover these "hidden" goodies, and make full use of them to make a positive impact on our body.
Perilla leaves are a common but nutritious plant that contains a variety of components that are beneficial to the body. It can not only be used to cook soups, clear heat and detoxify, moisten the lungs and relieve coughs, but also can be used to cook a variety of delicious dishes. In autumn, when it is dry and easy to cough, drinking perilla leaves to boil soup can improve physical discomfort and enhance immunity. At the same time, we should also keep an eye on the ingredients around us, discover and use the hidden goodies, and make them a good addition to our health.