Hello everyone! Today we are going to talk about a delicious and nutritious ingredient - white kidney beans. Not only is this bean delicious, but it is also rich in protein, fiber, and a variety of minerals. Next, I will give you a detailed introduction to the nutritional value of white kidney beans, purchase skills, and three super delicious white kidney bean delicacies production methods!
White kidney beans are rich in protein, dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium and other minerals, as well as a variety of vitamins. Among them, protein is an important part of the body's cells, which can help us strengthen our immunity and maintain muscle health. Dietary fiber, on the other hand, helps maintain intestinal health and promotes digestion.
Observe the color: high-quality white kidney beans are bright in color, milky white or pale yellow, and the surface is smooth and spotless.
Smell: Fresh white kidney beans have a fragrant taste, and if they smell off-flavored or musty, the beans are not fresh.
Look at the size: When purchasing, try to choose white kidney beans with uniform size and full grains, such beans taste better.
Feel: Good quality white kidney beans feel dry and smooth to the touch, if they feel moist or have mucus, they may be aged beans or spoiled beans.
1.Stewed pork ribs with white kidney beans
Material:200 grams of white kidney beans, 500 grams of pork ribs, 3 slices of ginger, 1 green onion, appropriate amount of cooking wine, appropriate amount of salt.
Steps:
1) Soak the white kidney beans for 4 hours in advance, wash the pork ribs and cut them into pieces, and cut the green onions into sections for later use.
2) Add water to a pot and bring to a boil, add pork ribs, cooking wine and ginger slices to blanch, remove and drain.
3) Add enough water to the casserole, add pork ribs, white kidney beans, green onions and ginger slices, bring to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for 1 hour.
4) Simmer until the pork ribs are cooked and the white kidney beans are soft and rotten, add an appropriate amount of salt to taste.
2.Stewed pig's trotters with white kidney beans
Material:200 grams of white kidney beans, 1 pig's trotter, 3 slices of ginger, 1 green onion, appropriate amount of cooking wine, appropriate amount of salt.
Steps:
1) Soak the white kidney beans for 4 hours in advance, wash the pig's trotters and cut them into pieces, and cut the green onions into sections for later use.
2) Add water to a pot and bring to a boil, add pig's trotters, cooking wine and ginger slices to blanch, remove and drain.
3) Add enough water to the casserole, add pig's trotters, white kidney beans, green onion and ginger slices, bring to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer 15 hours.
4) Simmer until the pig's trotters are ripe and the white kidney beans bloom, add an appropriate amount of salt to taste.
3.White kidney bean salad
Material:200 grams of white kidney beans, 1 carrot, 1 cucumber, 2 eggs, appropriate amount of salad dressing.
Steps:
1) Soak the white kidney beans for 4 hours in advance, then cook them for later use. Wash the carrots and cucumbers and cut them into shreds for later use.
2) Cut the eggs into cubes after they are boiled and set aside.
3) Put the cooked white kidney beans, shredded carrots, shredded cucumbers and diced eggs into a large bowl, add an appropriate amount of salad dressing and mix well.
White kidney beans need to be soaked for more than 4 hours in advance for better cooking. If you don't soak it beforehand, you can use a pressure cooker to shorten the cooking time.
Pay attention to the heat and time during the simmering process to avoid boiling rotten and affecting the taste. It is recommended to use a casserole or clay pot for stewing, which can better preserve the original flavor of the ingredients.
You can add the right amount of seasonings such as pepper and chicken essence according to your personal taste to enhance the taste level of the dish.
White kidney beans can not only be stewed, but also used to make bean paste, desserts and other delicacies, so you can try and innovate according to your preferences.
The above three white kidney bean delicacies are not only delicious, but also nutritious. Whether it's a stew or a salad, you'll be able to taste the deliciousness of white kidney beans. Give it a try!