"Ten medicines for a pork belly", there are many benefits to eating pork belly, and the four practices of pork belly are shared
Pork belly, as part of pig offal, not only has a unique taste, but also has rich nutritional value. There is a folk saying: "A pork belly has ten medicines", which illustrates the medicinal value and health care efficacy of pork belly. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, pork belly is believed to have the effects of tonifying and invigorating qi, nourishing the stomach and strengthening the spleen, strengthening the fetus and diuresis, and has a certain therapeutic effect on symptoms such as weakness of the spleen and stomach, diarrhea, and frequent urination. In addition to its medicinal properties, pork belly is also a delicious ingredient that is loved by people for its delicious and nutritious taste. Today, we are going to share four ways to make pork belly, so that you can easily enjoy delicious and healthy pork belly delicacies at home.
1. Home-cooked stewed pork belly.
Stewed pork belly is one of the most classic ways to cook pork belly, with a tender taste and rich soup. First of all, wash the pork belly and cut it into pieces, blanch it to remove the smell. Then, put the pork belly into a casserole, add an appropriate amount of water, ginger slices, green onions and cooking wine, and simmer for two hours. During the stewing process, some Chinese medicinal materials, such as wolfberry, codonopsis, etc., can be added according to personal taste to increase the nutritional and medicinal value. The stewed pork belly soup is rich and tender, and can be eaten on its own or as a hot pot soup base.
2. Stir-fry pork belly.
Stir-fried pork belly is a dish with good color and flavor, crispy and tender texture, and delicious taste. First, cut the pork belly into slices and marinate for a while with seasonings such as cooking wine, light soy sauce, starch, pepper, etc. Then, heat the pan and add oil, add the green onions, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, add the marinated pork belly slices and stir-fry over high heat. Stir-fry until the pork belly changes color, add green peppers, red peppers and other side dishes and continue to stir-fry evenly. Stir-fried pork belly is simple and quick, making it the best choice for home-cooked dishes.
3. Cold pork belly.
Cold pork belly is refreshing and delicious, and it is a good choice to cool off in summer. First, cook the pork belly and cut it into thin strips, blanch it in hot water and set aside. Then, cut the side dishes such as green peppers, red peppers, and cucumbers into thin strips and place them in a bowl along with the shredded pork belly. Then, add an appropriate amount of salt, vinegar, sugar, light soy sauce, sesame oil and other seasonings, mix well and serve. Cold pork belly is not only crispy in taste, but also brightly colored, making it a healthy and delicious appetizer.
Fourth, braised pork belly.
The braised pork belly is golden in color and mellow in taste, which is a delicacy to accompany wine. First, wash the pork belly and blanch it in boiling water to remove the smell. Then, put the blanched pork belly into the marinade, add ginger slices, green onions, cooking wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, salt and other seasonings, and cook until the marinade is thick. During the marinating process, you need to pay attention to the heat to avoid the marinade being burned dry or boiled. The marinated pork belly can be cut into thin slices and eaten with spices such as garlic and coriander. The braised pork belly method is a little more complicated, but the taste is mellow and unique, which is the best choice for banquet guests.
In short, "one pork belly has ten medicines", and there are many benefits to eating pork belly often. Through the introduction of the above four practices, I believe you have a deeper understanding of how to cook pork belly. Whether it is stewed, stir-fried, cold or marinated, it can give full play to the unique taste and nutritional value of pork belly. While enjoying the delicious food, don't forget to mix ingredients and seasonings wisely, so that each dish can be the perfect combination of health and deliciousness.