Time flies so fast, in a blink of an eye, the beginning of spring, the beginning of spring is one of the 24 solar terms in China, in traditional Chinese culture, the beginning of spring is an important solar term, but also marks the beginning of spring. And this year's beginning of spring is more special, it is before the Spring Festival. At the beginning of spring. Everyone will welcome the arrival of spring in various ways. Among them, diet is a very important way. So, what should you eat in Lichun?
In ancient times, the beginning of spring was also called "biting spring", which refers to eating vegetables such as radishes or vegetables in the beginning of spring, which means biting the tail of spring and praying for a safe and smooth new year. There is also "beating spring", which refers to the beginning of spring when people use small whips made of colored silk or red paper to beat spring cattle, which means welcoming spring and praying for a good harvest.
With the development of society, everyone celebrates the beginning of spring through different forms, among which food is a very important way. So, what should you eat in Lichun?
First of all,In the beginning of spring, you should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as spinach, celery, bean sprouts, spring bamboo shoots, etc. are very suitable vegetables for the beginning of spring, and fruits, strawberries, cherries, apricots, etc. are all good choices. It can replenish the vitamins and minerals that the body needs.
Secondly,In the beginning of spring, you should eat a moderate amount of food that diverges from pungent and warm, which helps to get rid of the cold and humidity in winter, such as green onions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, etc., to promote the body's yang energy and help the body's health.
Finally,In the beginning of spring, you should also eat more chicken, duck, fish and other meat foods, the nutrients in these foods also help the body to recover and grow, and can also replenish the protein and fat needed by the body.
In addition to the above food, there are also some traditional Lichun delicacies that are also worth recommending.
The first course: fried spring rolls
Ingredients: leeks, eggs, mung bean sprouts, dumpling wrappers.
1.Beat the eggs into a bowl and mash them, add an appropriate amount of salt, the oil temperature is hot, pour in the egg liquid, and quickly stir clockwise with chopsticks to slide away;
2.After washing the leeks and controlling the water, cut them into small pieces for later use, and clean the mung bean sprouts to control the moisture;
3.Pour the leeks and mung bean sprouts into the pot of scrambled eggs, add light soy sauce, chicken essence and salt, and stir well;
4.Roll out the dumpling wrappers into small pancakes, boil the water, put the dumpling wrappers into the steamer and steam for 3 minutes, and then uncover the dumpling wrappers layer by layer;
5.Start wrapping the spring rolls, put the filling in the crepes, roll it up from the edges, and seal it at both ends;
6.Heat the oil, after the oil is hot, put in the spring rolls, and fry until golden brown on both sides;
The second course: spring cake cabbage
Spring cakes are pancakes made from baked flour. In the beginning of spring, people will wrap all kinds of vegetables and meat food in the pancake and eat them together, the more common dish is the combination of dishes, the method is simple, delicious and has a meaning, meaning to welcome the arrival of spring.
Ingredients: mung bean sprouts, vermicelli, carrots, leeks, eggs.
1.Wash the leeks and control the water, wash the carrots and cut them into shreds for later use, soak the sweet potato vermicelli in advance, and wash the mung bean sprouts to control the water.
2.Beat two eggs in a bowl, add a little salt and stir well, heat the oil, pour in the eggs, and stir quickly with chopsticks to beat well. 3.Heat the oil, add the green onion, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, pour in the chopped carrots, stir-fry for one minute, then pour in the bean sprouts, add light soy sauce, oil consumption, salt, then pour in vermicelli, leeks, eggs, stir-fry evenly to get out of the pot.
4.The stir-fried combination of vegetables is eaten with spring cakes, which is delicious and nutritious.
In addition to eating good food, there are now some new ways to celebrate the beginning of spring. For example, go to the park or suburbs to enjoy the flowers and feel the breath and beauty of spring.
In short, the beginning of spring is a very important solar term in traditional Chinese culture, and people will welcome the arrival of spring in various ways. Whether it is traditional customs or modern innovative methods, they all express people's love for spring and the pursuit of a better life.
The beginning of spring allows everyone to enjoy spring at the same time, but also makes life more beautiful and meaningful, right? Thank you all for reading and liking! Happy Chinese New Year! My recipe for my 2024 Chinese New Year's Eve meal