As we all know, the liver plays an important role in the body's organs. The health of the liver is closely related to the proper functioning of all systems throughout the body. Especially in winter, due to the cold climate and humid and cold environment, people are more likely to have some liver problems, such as a strong liver fire, rising stomach fire, etc. Therefore, protecting and maintaining the liver has become an important topic of health preservation in winter. Then, among the many ingredients, there is an ordinary but extremely nutritious ingredient that can become the "1 treasure" of liver health in winter, and that is soybean sprouts.
Soybean sprouts are not only a kind of vegetable that is close to the people and can be seen everywhere, but also has rich nutritional value. It is rich in nutrients such as amino acids, inorganic salts, and lecithin, which are essential for liver health. In addition, soybean sprouts are also rich in vitamin B, vitamin C and water, which can promote metabolism in the body and accelerate detoxification. Therefore, eating soybean sprouts can not only cleanse the intestines and diuretic, strengthen the spleen and liver, but also provide necessary nutrients for the body and enhance immunity. For middle-aged and elderly people, especially those who are concerned about liver health, soybean sprouts are an affordable and effective health care option.
Soybean sprouts can be eaten in a variety of ways, either raw or stir-fried. Below, I will share with you two home-cooked dishes that use soybean sprouts, let's try them together.
1. Stir-fried shredded chicken with bean sprouts
Stir-fried shredded chicken with bean sprouts is a home-cooked dish that is both nutritious and easy to make. Let's learn how to make this delicious dish Xi together.
1) First, prepare a piece of chicken breast and cut it into thin strips. Add an appropriate amount of salt, chicken broth and a little cooking wine to a bowl and stir well. Then, add an egg white, continue to stir, and finally sprinkle with cornstarch and a little vegetable oil and marinate for about 10 minutes.
2) Prepare 200g of soybean sprouts, wash them, and prepare some chopped green onions and garlic slices, as well as shredded green and red peppers. Heat the oil pan, adjust the oil temperature to moderate, add the shredded chicken, stir quickly to make the chicken silky oil for about a minute, and remove the oil after the shredded chicken is cooked thoroughly.
3) Leave a small amount of oil in the pan, add the green onions, garlic and green and red pepper shreds, and stir-fry quickly until fragrant. Then add the soybean sprouts and stir-fry quickly until broken. Add an appropriate amount of salt, chicken broth and light soy sauce, stir-fry evenly so that the seasoning is evenly combined. Finally, add the fried shredded chicken to the pot, drizzle a little dark soy sauce to add color, and stir-fry again evenly before it comes out of the pan.
This stir-fried shredded chicken with bean sprouts is not only bright in color and rich in taste, but also rich in protein and fiber, making it a nutritious, healthy and delicious home-cooked dish.
2. Stir-fried bean sprouts with broccoli
Stir-fried bean sprouts with broccoli are a healthy dish with a crisp texture and delicious taste. Let's learn how to make this delicious dish Xi together.
1) First, wash and cut one broccoli thoroughly and cut it into small pieces, soak it in salted water. In the meantime, prepare 300 grams of soybean sprouts, wash them and soak them in water. Prepare millet pepper rings, chopped green onions, ginger slices, and garlic slices to add flavor to your dish.
2) Boil water in a pot and add a small amount of salt, which will retain the nutrients of the broccoli and make it more green and bright. Blanch the broccoli in a pot for about 1 minute, then remove and drain.
3) Heat the oil pan, quickly add the green onion, ginger, garlic and millet pepper, and stir-fry quickly until fragrant. Add soybean sprouts, stir-fry for about 1 minute, add an appropriate amount of salt, chicken powder and chicken essence, stir-fry quickly to evenly combine the seasonings.
4) Then, pour the processed broccoli into the pot and stir-fry with the soybean sprouts to mix well. Add a little water starch to make the dressing better coated with the dish.
5) Finally, drizzle with an appropriate amount of oil to increase the shine of the dish, stir-fry evenly and then remove from the pan. The result is a nutritious and delicious broccoli fried bean sprouts.
The above are the two home-cooked dishes about soybean sprouts, which can not only enrich the taste experience of eating, but more importantly, provide a natural and effective way to nourish the liver and maintain good health.
By increasing the intake of soybean sprouts in our daily diet in moderation, we can not only enjoy the delicious taste, but also replenish the nutrients that the body needs. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people who are concerned about liver health, soybean sprouts are undoubtedly an affordable and effective health food.
So, let's enjoy more soybean sprouts from now on to protect liver health and make your body healthier!