Winter is a critical period for health preservation, and we should pay attention to protecting our yang energy, spleen and stomach to cope with the cold and dry climate. As the saying goes, "nourish the spleen and stomach all year round", so special attention should be paid to the health of the spleen and stomach in winter. As the source of life, the kidneys carry the yang energy of the human body. Black food has the effect of tonifying the kidney, so it is suitable to eat more black foods in winter, such as black beans, black sesame seeds, etc.
Black sesame seeds have been regarded as a valuable ingredient since ancient times, and are known as "nourishing kidney Heili", which is recorded in the "Shennong Materia Medica". Black sesame seeds are known as "growing muscles and filling the brain and marrow", which has the effect of nourishing the five organs and invigorating qi. It is rich in vitamin E, which is the highest content of plants, and has a good effect on women's beauty and anti-aging.
In addition, black sesame seeds contain 1 times more iron than pork liver and 6 times more than egg yolk, which is a good ingredient for blood replenishment. The vast majority of women will lose calcium in middle age, and the calcium content in black sesame seeds is second only to shrimp skin, so proper consumption of black sesame seeds can help skin care, black hair, and can replenish calcium and strengthen bones. It is important to note that black sesame seeds should be ground before eating, otherwise the body will not be able to absorb the nutrients in them.
Black sesame sauce steamed buns are a simple and delicious health food, and some of them can be consumed every day for breakfast to directly replenish yang energy to the kidneys, while not eating too much. Here are the steps to make black sesame sauce steamed buns::
Step 1: Prepare the materials. Prepare 40 50 grams of black tahini, 300 grams of flour, 3 grams of yeast, 155 grams of water, 10 grams of sugar (can be increased or decreased according to personal taste).
Step 2: Add the black sesame paste. Add the black sesame paste to the kneading bucket, due to the thick nature of the black sesame paste, two layers will form when water is added, and it needs to be stirred well.
Step 3: Stir the dough. Add water, yeast, flour, sugar, etc. to the kneading bucket and use a chef mixer to blend the dough well for about 10 minutes.
Step 5: Shape the dough. Roll out the dough into thin flakes with a rolling pin, roll it up again, and roll it back and forth a few times before finally cutting the noodles into evenly sized blanks.
Step 6: Fermentation. The steamed bread blanks are evenly discharged on the steaming rack and fermented. If there is a steam oven, the fermentation program can be set at a temperature of 35 degrees for about 20 minutes. If you don't have a steamer, you can use a steamer with the same operation and time.
Step 7: Steamed buns. After fermentation, steam for 15 minutes. If you are using a steamer, you can do the same thing. The steamed steamed buns have a smooth surface and a soft and tough texture.
Homemade steamed buns with black sesame sauce are simple and easy to make, not only full of flavor and aroma, but also rich in health benefits. If it's too much trouble to make your own black sesame paste, you can also choose to buy pure black sesame paste with no additives. This ingredient is not only convenient, but also healthy, and it is definitely the best choice for those who are looking for an original taste.
In addition to eating steamed buns with black sesame sauce, there are other health tips in winter that can help you better nourish your body.
1.Eat more black foods: In addition to black sesame seeds, black foods such as black beans, black rice, and black fungus are also good choices in winter. They are rich in nutrients that help replenish yang energy and boost immunity.
2.Reasonable food matching: In winter, you can eat more warm food, such as sugar gourd, ginger tea, etc., which can increase yang energy while keeping warm.
3.Control your sugar and salt intake: Although black tahini does not contain sugar and salt, you should pay attention to your sugar and salt intake when eating other foods to avoid burdening your body.
4.Pay attention to keep warm: In winter, you should pay attention to keep warm, do not blow wind, wear thin clothing, in case of colds and other diseases.
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