Spring warms up gradually, but the air also gets drier. Such an environment can easily adversely affect our liver and spleen. Therefore, at this time, we need to eat more foods that help nourish the liver and spleen. As the saying goes: "Spring food is sweet, illness is not sticky", that is to say, in the spring tonic should "save acid and increase sweetness, in order to nourish the spleen", that is, eat more sweet food to nourish the liver and spleen. The so-called sweet food does not only refer to sweet food, but also includes sugar and starchCarbohydratesfood. Today, I would like to recommend 3 kinds of sweet foods that can be eaten more in the spring by both men and women, young and old. Let's take a look.
Jujube is a common sweet food. Red dates are abundantCarbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. It has the effect of nourishing the liver and spleen, nourishing blood and calming the nerves, and can enhance the body's immunity. In addition, red dates can also be used to stew soups, make porridge, or make a variety of snacks and pastries. For example, we can stew duck with red dates, which can be both delicious and nourishing. First, prepare freshDuck legs, clean and set aside. Then prepare some red dates and useflour, clean and set aside. Next, prepare some red-skinned radishes andMushroomsWash and cut into pieces for later use. Prepare some green onions and ginger and slice them separately for later use. Bring the water in the pot to a boil and add itDuck legs, green onions, ginger, cooking wine andSichuan peppercornsGo fishy. Once boiling, skim off the foam and reduce the heat to simmer for another 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, add the radish, cordyceps flowers, etcMushrooms, red dates, cover the pot and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. After simmering, remove the green onion and gingerSichuan peppercornsAdd an appropriate amount of salt, sugar and wolfberries, and finally sprinkle with chopped green onions, and serve.
Black rice is also a common sweet food. Black rice is rich in nutrients such as protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It has the effect of nourishing the liver and spleen, replenishing qi and nourishing blood, and can promote the operation of the digestive system. In addition to cooking rice and porridge, we can also make various snacks and pasta dishes with black rice. For example, we can make a multigrain sticky bean bun. First of all, prepare some red beansPeanutsRed kidney beans, glutinous rice,Xiaomi, black rice, and someGlutinous rice flour。Wash the ingredients and soak them overnight, then drain and steam them in a steamer for 40 minutes until they are fully cooked. Then, take it out and put it in a large bowl, add an appropriate amount of sugar while it is hot and stir well, then add red dates, cranberries, green beans and corn kernels, and continue to stir well. Next, slowly add an appropriate amountGlutinous rice flourStir well until you can knead into a ball. Pinch the lumpy material into small, larger balls and roll on top of a layerGlutinous rice flourFinally, put it in a steamer and steam for 15 minutes.
Spring bamboo shoots are also a common sweet food. Spring bamboo shoots are not only delicious, but they are also rich in nutrients such as dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and liver, detoxifying and lowering lipids, and can promote the normal operation of the digestive system. In addition to cooking soups and stir-frying, we can also make a variety of delicious dishes with spring shoots. For example, we can make a dish of sauerkraut stir-fried spring shoots. First, prepare some spring shoots and cut them into small pieces. Then prepare someDiced pork bellyCrushed sauerkrautGreen pepper ringsXiaomiSpicy andGarlic sprouts。Heat the pan and sauté the spring shoots to dry the water, then set aside. Then put the oil-free pan into the sauerkraut and stir-fry to remove the bitter taste and set aside. Heat the pan again, add a little oil and sautéDiced pork bellyThen add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add spring bamboo shoots and stir-fry evenly. Add salt and light soy sauce to taste, add sauerkraut and continue stir-frying, add green and red peppers, and finally add themGarlic sproutsStir-fry well and remove from the pan. The stir-fried sauerkraut with spring bamboo shoots made by this is delicious.
The above are the three sweet foods I have introduced to you and their corresponding onesRecipes。I hope you can eat more of these foods in the spring to nourish the liver and spleen, and keep itHealth。Thank you all for your support!