Winter is an important period to nourish the kidneys, and black foods can effectively nourish the kidneys. Sweet potatoes and potatoes are also common winter ingredients, but black sesame seeds are a better choice in comparison. Black sesame seeds are known as the "nourishing holy product", rich in protein, calcium, vitamin E, lecithin and vitamin A and other nutrients. Among them, the calcium content of black sesame seeds reached an astonishing 564 mg, which is 6 times that of cow's milk. From this point of view, eating more black sesame seeds can help replenish the calcium needed by the body, which is not only beneficial to bone health, but also can beautify and nourish the skin, delay aging, and improve immunity.
1. Healthy black sesame candy
Prepare black sesame seeds, sugar, syrup, and water. Wash and drain the black sesame seeds first. Then pour in black sesame seeds without adding oil or water to the wok, turn on low heat and keep stir-frying until the color turns yellow and the fragrance is strong. Then, pour an appropriate amount of sugar, syrup and water into the pot, turn to low heat after boiling, and stir constantly with a spatula to prevent the sugar from returning to the sand. The syrup begins to bubble and then to small bubbles, and the color changes from white to yellow, at which point the syrup is ready. Finally, pour in the fried black sesame seeds and stir constantly, so that the black sesame seeds and syrup are well mixed. Pour the mixed black sesame syrup into a non-stick plate, compact and flatten, and cut into small pieces while hot, let cool and serve.
2. Black sesame egg rolls
Prepare eggs, black tahini, salt, starch, chicken essence and cooking oil. Wash and drain the black sesame seeds first, then heat the pan, pour in the black sesame seeds, and stir-fry over low heat until golden brown. Stir-fried black sesame seeds are beaten into black sesame paste with a wall breaker, and ready-made black sesame paste can also be purchased. Next, crack 2 eggs in a bowl and add an appropriate amount of salt and black sesame paste and stir well with chopsticks. In addition, take a bowl, add an appropriate amount of salt and chicken essence, then pour in an appropriate amount of water starch, and stir well. Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into a frying pan, add a spoonful of egg mixture with black sesame sauce, fry over low heat until it solidifies and rolls up, then pushes aside. Then, re-add the oil, pour in the starchy egg mixture, fry over low heat until solidified, then roll up, repeat several layers. Finally, fry until set, remove from the pan, cut into small pieces and serve.
3. Black sesame peanuts and black soybean milk
Prepare black beans, black sesame seeds, peanuts, rock sugar and purified water. First, wash the black beans and soak them in water overnight to soften them. Then the black sesame seeds are fried and poured into a wall breaker to beat into black sesame powder. Next, soak the peanuts for 2 hours and wash them for later use. Pour peanuts, black beans and black sesame seeds into the wall breaker, then add an appropriate amount of water, choose the soy milk mode and polish for half an hour, and finally add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and stir well.
4. Black sesame steamed buns
Prepare flour, black sesame powder, dry yeast, sugar, and warm water. First, fry the black sesame seeds, then pour them into a wall breaker, add an appropriate amount of sugar, and grind them into black sesame powder. Put the yeast in a bowl and stir with an appropriate amount of warm water. Add flour to the basin, then pour in black sesame powder and an appropriate amount of sugar, then pour in yeast water and stir into a dough, and finally mix into a smooth dough. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 2 hours. After the dough has risen to twice the size, knead it smoothly on the cutting board, divide it into small agents, roll it into a steamed bun embryo, and put it in a steamer for a second fermentation for 20 minutes. Then, steam in a pot of boiling water for 20 minutes, turn off the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Black sesame seeds are not only sweet and delicious, but they are also a nutritious food. In addition to being rich in protein, calcium, vitamin E, lecithin and vitamin A and other nutrients, it is also rich in linoleic acid and unsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. Among them, black sesame seeds have a calcium content of 564 mg, which is 6 times more than that of milk, so it helps to replenish calcium and promote bone healthVitamin E and lecithin help to slow down aging and improve immunity;Black sesame seeds also have the effect of moistening the intestines and nourishing the five internal organs, which is beneficial to gastrointestinal health. In conclusion, black sesame seeds are a nutritious food, and eating more of them can nourish the kidneys and provide the nutrients that the body needs.
After winter, eating less sweet potatoes and yams and more black sesame seeds is a good choice for middle-aged and elderly people. Black sesame seeds have a high nutritional value, and a variety of methods allow them to be paired with different ingredients while satisfying taste needs and table diversity. While consuming black sesame seeds, pay attention to the reasonable combination of other ingredients and maintain a balanced diet to obtain the best nutritional effect.