In spring, when nature awakens, the gentle spring breeze blows through, making the vibrant scene all over the land. As the temperature gradually warms up, various plants begin to sprout and grow, and vegetables become more diverse and abundant. It is in such an energetic season that we have the opportunity to take a break from our busy work and enjoy the various delicacies that spring brings.
Spring is not only a warm and humid season, it is also the perfect time to enjoy dumplings, a traditional Chinese delicacy. Dumplings, as a food with a long history and rich variety, are deeply loved by the majority of people. Usually, our favorite dumpling fillings include cabbage and leeks, but in spring, there are three special seasonal vegetables that become popular choices for dumpling fillings. Below, let's take a look at the nutritional value of these three spring vegetables.
First, let's talk about shepherd's cabbage. This kind of spring seasonal wild vegetables, which are rich in protein, vitamin C, carotene, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients, not only have the miraculous effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and diuresis, but also its taste is incomparably delicious, which can be called the best among spring wild vegetables.
Recommended recipe: Pork stuffed dumplings with shepherd's cabbage.
Ingredients: Fresh shepherd's cabbage, pork, green onion, ginger, salt, light soy sauce, cooking wine, sesame oil and cooking oil and dumpling wrappers.
Detailed production process:
1.Wash the shepherd's cabbage thoroughly, boil it in boiling water until it is half cooked, remove it and press it dry with cold water, and chop it into minced pieces. At the same time, the pork should also be chopped into meat filling, put it in a deep basin, add green onions, ginger, salt, light soy sauce, cooking wine and sesame oil, stir well, marinate for 20 minutes and set aside.
2.Next, add the processed shepherd's cabbage to the marinated pork filling, add an appropriate amount of salt and cooking oil, stir well with chopsticks, and then take a dumpling wrapper, wrap it in an appropriate amount of filling, and knead it into a dumpling shape.
3.Add water to a boil in a pot, put the dumplings one by one, wait for them to float, remove them with a colander spoon, and place them on a plate to taste this delicious pork stuffed dumpling with shepherd's cabbage.
Next up is fennel, a vegetable rich in vitamin C, vitamin A and iron, which not only promotes digestion and strengthens the spleen, but also adds an unbeatable flavor to the dumplings due to its unique aroma.
Recommended recipe: fennel and egg shrimp skin stuffed dumplings.
Ingredients: fresh fennel, eggs, shrimp skin, salt, chicken essence, light soy sauce, sesame oil, cooking oil and dumpling wrappers.
Production Steps:1First of all, wash and chop the fennel, beat the eggs and add salt to stir well, put them in a heated oil pan and fry them until they are fully cooked, chop them and let them cool for later use.
2.In a large pot, mix fennel, minced eggs, shrimp skin and other ingredients, add an appropriate amount of salt, light soy sauce, sesame oil, chicken essence and cooking oil, and stir well.
3.Wrap the prepared filling into the dumpling skin, knead it into the shape of a dumpling, put it in boiling water and cook it until the dumplings float up, then remove and enjoy.
Finally, let's take a look at spinach, which is known as a "treasure trove of green nutrition". Spinach is rich in chlorophyll, vitamin C, vitamin E, carotene and other nutrients, which has a significant health care effect on the eyes, **, etc., and its tender taste is also very suitable for making dumplings.
Recommended recipe: Spinach pork stuffed dumplings.
Ingredients: Fresh spinach, pork, green onion, ginger, salt, chicken essence, light soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, cooking oil and dumpling wrappers.
Brief introduction of the method:1First of all, wash the spinach and blanch it, remove it from the cooling, press it dry, chop the pork into a filling, and chop the green onion and ginger for later use.
2.Then, mix the minced pork and minced spinach with other seasonings such as oyster sauce, light soy sauce, salt, sesame oil and cooking oil, wrap them in the dumpling wrappers and pinch them tightly.
3.Add water to the pot and bring to a boil, add the dumplings and cook until they float, then remove them.
On this warm spring day, it is undoubtedly a rare happiness and enjoyment to cook filling, delicious dumplings with these three seasonal vegetables and share them with family and friends. I hope this delicious food can bring you full happiness and warmth.