In winter, every household has its own "treasure", that is, dried vegetables. These sun-dried vegetables, eaten in the cold winter, are both delicious and multi-functional. Among them, dried winter melon, as a special dried vegetable, not only has the effect of lowering lipids**, beautifying and nourishing the skin, but also has the effect of diuresis and kidney protection. Next, I will introduce you to the specific preparation method of dried winter melon and share how to make a delicious stew dish with dried winter melon.
1. Raw materials for preparing dried winter melon: prepare an appropriate amount of winter melon, generally about 100 catties of winter melon can be dried at home every year. Peel the melon, cut into slices and keep the thickness consistent. Remember not to cut it too thinly to avoid a bad taste. You can add a small amount of salt to the cut winter melon slices to use the dehydrating effect of salt to speed up the drying speed.
2. Drying of winter melon slices: Squeeze out the excess water from the cut winter melon slices, and place them on the drying rack and expose them directly to the sun. Choose to dry it when the weather is clear and the sun is strong to ensure that the winter melon slices can be dried thoroughly. Normally, it takes 2-3 days for the winter melon slices to dry completely, and then seal and store them.
3. Preservation of dried winter melon: Sun-dried winter melon slices can be bagged or placed in glass bottles for sealed preservation. The purpose of this is to isolate the air and ensure the freshness and taste of the dried winter melon. Dried winter melon can be stored normally for a year, and there will be no problems with its taste and nutrients.
1. Lipid-lowering**: Dried winter melon is the only fat-free variety in melons and vegetables, and it contains propanol disic acid, which can inhibit the conversion of sugars into fat. Therefore, regular consumption of dried winter melon can help reduce the fat content in the body and play a leading role.
2. Diuretic and kidney protection: Winter melon is rich in nutrients such as citrulline and calcium, and has a good diuretic effect. Eating dried winter melon can promote the excretion of waste products in the body, reduce the burden on the kidneys, and protect kidney health.
3. Beauty and beauty: Dried winter melon is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin B9, which is helpful for the beauty and beauty of the first place. Regular consumption of dried winter melon can improve the glossiness, reduce the occurrence of wrinkles, and delay the aging process.
Stewed meat is a common dish on the winter table, and adding dried winter melon can not only increase the taste and nutrition, but also make the dish more sweet and delicious. Here are the specific steps for the dried winter melon stew::
1. Prepare the ingredients: Cut the pork ribs into small pieces and soak them in water for 1-2 hours to remove acid and blood. Then blanch the ribs and rinse them with water to remove the blood foam from the surface.
2. Stew pork ribs: Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, add ginger slices, green onions and cooking wine, and put the pork ribs into the boiling water to remove the blood foam. Then skim the ribs and continue to blanch until the meat is boiled.
3. Add dried winter melon: Soak the dried winter melon in advance, rinse it with water, add it to the pot and continue to cook for about 10 minutes, so that the winter melon slices and pork ribs are fully integrated. At the same time, you can add green onions, ginger, white vinegar and other ingredients to increase the texture and taste.
4. Remove the juice from the pot: Turn the heat to high heat and simmer until the soup is thickened. Friends who like to eat chopped green onions can sprinkle some chopped green onions, which can enhance the taste and appearance of the dish. This stew is not only delicious and nutritious, but also a great winter table.
By drying dried winter melon, we can not only enjoy fresh vegetable delicacies in winter, but also obtain a variety of health benefits. As a dried vegetable ingredient, dried winter melon has the effects of lipid-lowering**, diuretic and kidney protection, and beauty and beauty, which is very beneficial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. And stewing dried winter melon with pork ribs is a delicious delicacy with a delicious taste and rich nutrition. I hope you will enjoy this unique delicacy on your winter table!