As the calendar turns the page, the special day of December 22 is about to usher in - the winter solstice. On this day, both rich and poor, there is a common Xi, that is, to supplement the nutrients needed by the body through food to cope with the coming cold winter.
Today, I would like to recommend to you three must-have foods for the winter solstice – "Winter 3 Treasures", which are braised chicken, stir-fried meat with onions, and stir-fried king oyster mushrooms.
1. [Yellow Braised Chicken].
This dish is loved by everyone for its delicious taste and rich nutrition. Chicken is rich in protein, and the yellow stew method can fully lock in the nutrients of the chicken, making it easier for the body to absorb. In addition, the ginger, garlic and other seasonings in the yellow braised chicken also have a good stomach-warming effect, which can help us keep our body warm in the cold winter.
Prepare the ingredients:1500 grams of chicken thighs.
2.2 potatoes.
3.1 carrot.
4.1 green onion.
5.1 piece of ginger.
6.4 cloves of garlic.
7.Dried chili peppers to taste.
8.2 tablespoons bean paste.
9.Cooking wine to taste.
10.Light soy sauce to taste.
11.Appropriate amount of dark soy sauce.
12.Sugar to taste.
13.Salt to taste.
14.Water to taste.
15.Cooking oil to taste.
Steps:1Wash the chicken thighs and cut them into cubes, marinate them in cooking wine and light soy sauce for 20 minutes. Cut the potatoes and carrots into cubes, chop the green onions, slice the ginger, mince the garlic and cut the dried chili peppers into small pieces.
2.Add base oil to the pan, add the marinated chicken pieces, and stir-fry over high heat until the chicken changes color. Add ginger, garlic and dried chili peppers and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the bean paste, potato wedges and carrot wedges and stir-fry well.
3.Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. [Stir-fried meat with onions].
Onions are known as the "queen of vegetables" and their nutritional value is very high. It is rich in vitamin C, minerals and dietary fiber, which can help us improve our immunity and prevent colds. Pork is the most common meat in our daily diet, rich in protein and essential fatty acids, which can provide the energy we need. Sautéing onions and pork together not only makes the dish more delicious, but also allows us to enjoy the meal while replenishing the nutrients that our body needs.
Prepare the ingredients:1200 grams of pork.
2.1 onion.
3.1 green onion.
4.1 piece of ginger.
5.4 cloves of garlic.
6.Cooking wine to taste.
7.Light soy sauce to taste.
8.Appropriate amount of dark soy sauce.
9.Sugar to taste.
10.Salt to taste.
11.Appropriate amount of water starch.
12.Cooking oil to taste.
Detailed steps:1Slice the pork and marinate in cooking wine and light soy sauce for 20 minutes. Slice the onion, chop the green onion, slice the ginger, mince the garlic.
2.Add the base oil to the pot, add the chopped green onion and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant. Stir-fry the marinated pork slices over high heat until the pork changes color. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the onion and stir-fry well.
3.Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce and cooking wine, stir-fry evenly. Add the green onions, add salt to taste, stir-fry evenly and then remove from the pan.
3. [Stir-fried king oyster mushrooms].
Pleurotus eryngii mushrooms are a nutritious ingredient that is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals that can help us boost our immunity and prevent diseases. Moreover, the taste of king oyster mushrooms is delicious, and whether it is cooked alone or combined with other ingredients, it can make delicious dishes.
Preparation of materials:1200 grams of oyster mushrooms.
2.1 green onion.
3.1 piece of ginger.
4.4 cloves of garlic.
5.Cooking wine to taste.
6.Light soy sauce to taste.
7.Appropriate amount of dark soy sauce.
8.Sugar to taste.
9.Salt to taste.
10.Appropriate amount of water starch.
11.Cooking oil to taste.
Detailed steps:1Wash and slice the oyster mushrooms, slice the meat, cut the green onions, slice the ginger, and mince the garlic.
2.Put the base oil in the pan, add the meat slices and stir-fry until white. Add the oyster mushroom slices and stir-fry the oyster mushrooms over high heat. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
3.Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, appropriate amount of water, stir-fry evenly and then remove from the pot.
On the day of the winter solstice, both rich and poor, you can supplement your nutrition and maintain your health by eating the "3 treasures of winter" - yellow stewed chicken, stir-fried meat with onions and fried oyster mushrooms. This is not only a traditional Xi, but also a love and respect for life. On this special day, feel the beauty of life through food and welcome the arrival of the new year.