I. Introduction:
Chinese New Year is the most important traditional festival in China, and every family prepares sumptuous New Year's goods and delicacies to celebrate. However, with the improvement of people's living standards, the dishes on the table for the New Year have become more and more abundant, resulting in the problem of too many leftovers. How to deal with these leftovers has become the focus of attention for many families. In this article, we'll take a look at how to deal with too many Chinese New Year leftovers from an expert's point of view and give some practical advice.
2. Expert views.
For the treatment of leftovers during the New Year, experts have given a principle: it is better to have meat than vegetarian leftovers. Specifically, it is to prefer meat dishes to vegetables. Why is that?
1.Nutritive value.
Meat dishes have a higher nutritional value than vegetables. During the Chinese New Year, every household will have some high-protein, high-calorie meat dishes on their tables, which are rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, and minerals. In contrast, vegetables have a relatively simple nutrient content and are easily lost during cooking. Therefore, from the perspective of nutritional value, leftover meat is more valuable than leftover vegetarian.
2.Easy reprocessing.
For meat dishes, reprocessing is relatively simple. Many meat dishes can be reprocessed by heating, frying, stir-frying, etc., and the taste and texture do not change much, so it can easily become a new dish. Vegetables, on the other hand, are prone to discoloration and flavor, and may not taste and look good after reprocessing, making them not easy to become a delicious dish.
3.Save time.
Meat dishes last longer as compared to vegetables. Vegetables contain more water and vitamins and are susceptible to rotting and spoiling due to the influence of air and temperature. Whereas, meat dishes have less water and nutrients and are preserved for a relatively long time. Therefore, in the processing of leftovers, choosing leftovers is also more conducive to prolonging the preservation time.
3. Practical suggestions.
1.Control the amount of cooking.
In order to avoid the problem of too many leftovers for the Chinese New Year, the best way is to control the amount while cooking. According to the number and needs of family members, arrange the number and portion of dishes reasonably to avoid overcooking. If you have too many dishes, try dividing some of them into smaller plates to ensure freshness and avoid waste.
2.Rational reprocessing.
For leftovers that are already leftovers, reasonable reprocessing can be carried out. For meat dishes, you can reprocess them by heating, frying, stir-frying, etc., or you can try to mix different kinds of meat dishes together to make new dishes. For vegetables, try chopping them up and adding them to fillings, or using them to make vegetable salads, etc. In short, it is necessary to choose the appropriate reprocessing method according to the characteristics of the ingredients.
3.Keep it safe.
For leftover leftovers, keep them properly. Cool the ingredients well before storage, and then put them in a well-sealed container, try to remove air and keep them dry to prolong the storage time. Before eating, it should be fully heated, sterilized and sterilized to ensure food safety. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to observe whether the preserved food is spoiled, and if there is any abnormality, it should be dealt with in time.
Fourth, conclusion, the problem of too many leftovers for the New Year is a problem that many families will encounter. When dealing with leftovers, we should follow the advice of experts: it is better to have meat dishes than vegetables. At the same time, it is necessary to control the amount of cooking, reprocess properly, and store ingredients properly to minimize waste and ensure food safety. Let's start with ourselves, cherish food resources together, and contribute to the creation of a conservation-oriented society.