A simple recipe for Houttuynia cordata

Mondo Gastronomy Updated on 2024-02-03

Houttuynia cordata is a common Chinese medicinal herb and a delicious ingredient. Here are three ways to prepare Houttuynia cordata::

Method 1: Cold Houttuynia cordata.

1.Pinch off the old roots and whiskers of Houttuynia cordata, leave the tender white roots and leaves, wash them with water several times, wash them to remove sediment, soak them in cold water for 10 minutes, remove the water and set aside; You can also blanch it with boiling water.

2.Cut the dried chili peppers into sections, fry them in warm oil until crispy and fragrant, and pour them into a bowl along with the oil and set aside.

3.Put Houttuynia cordata in a pot, add salt, soy sauce and peppercorns, mix well and serve.

Method 2: Scrambled eggs with Houttuynia cordata.

1.Wash the prepared Houttuynia cordata with water, then cut it into small pieces, knock the eggs into a bowl and stir well, and set aside.

2.Heat the oil in the pot, first add the houttuynia cordata and fry until it is broken, then add the eggs, add appropriate water and salt after the eggs are cooked, and the juice can be eaten.

Method 3: Houttuynia cordata stir-fried meat.

1.Wash the pork and cut it into shreds, put it in a bowl and mix it with salt and wet starch; Houttuynia cordata roots, wash and cut into sections; Salt, monosodium glutamate, wet starch, and fresh soup are mixed into juice.

2.Put oil in the pot and boil it until it is 60% hot, fry the shredded meat, then put in the houttuynia cordata and stir-fry a few times, then pour in the mixed juice, stir-fry a few times and put it on the plate to eat.

Houttuynia cordata is practiced in a variety of ways, and in addition to the above practices, it can also be used to cook porridge, stewed soup, etc. It should be noted that Houttuynia cordata is cold and cold, and excessive consumption may cause some irritation to the gastrointestinal tract, so it is recommended to consume it in moderation. At the same time, due to the medicinal properties of Houttuynia cordata, please follow your doctor's advice if you need to use it.

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