1. Capsule
Shepherd's cabbage, also known as Ma Lan Tou and Ma Lan Tou, is a common spring vegetable and a traditional Chinese medicinal material. Its taste is sweet, bitter and slightly cold, returns to the lungs and liver meridians, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, clearing the liver and brightening the eyes. Shepherd's cabbage is rich in vitamin C, carotene, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients, which help to improve immunity, protect eyes, promote calcium absorption, and have a certain auxiliary effect on relieving insomnia, anxiety and other symptoms in spring. Shepherd's cabbage is rich in fiber, which is good for intestinal peristalsis, helps detoxify and laxative, and helps to improve sleep quality.
Recommended method: Purple cabbage multigrain egg cake
Ingredients: appropriate amount of shepherd's cabbage; Appropriate amount of multigrain flour (such as cornmeal, wheat flour, brown rice flour, etc.); 2 eggs; salt to taste; Pepper to taste (optional); Appropriate amount of oil.
Steps:1Wash the shepherd's cabbage, remove impurities, chop and set aside.
2.Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
3.In another large bowl, add the multigrain flour, pour in the mixed egg mixture, then add the chopped shepherd's cabbage and stir well until there is no dry powder.
4.Add an appropriate amount of oil to a frying pan, and when the oil is hot, pour in an appropriate amount of batter and spread the batter into a cake shape with a spatula.
5.Fry until the bottom is golden brown, turn over with a spatula, and continue to fry until the other side is golden brown.
6.Take out the fried shepherd's multigrain omelet, drain the excess oil, and cut into cubes for later use.
Tips: 1) Add an appropriate amount of pepper according to personal taste to increase the flavor.
2) When pancakes, the oil temperature should not be too high to avoid frying.
3) Add other vegetables or seasonings to the batter according to your preference, such as shredded carrots, diced onions, etc., to increase the taste and nutrition.
4) Rich in vitamins and minerals, it is nutritious and suitable for breakfast or snacks when paired with multigrains and eggs.
2. Artemisia chrysanthemum
Artemisia chrysanthemum, also known as endive, is a common wild vegetable in spring and a common Chinese medicinal material. Its taste is bitter and slightly cold, returns to the liver and stomach meridians, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving dampness and reducing yellowness, moistening the lungs and relieving cough. Chrysanthemum is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients, which help regulate the immune system, remove free radicals in the body, and alleviate uncomfortable symptoms caused by liver fire, such as insomnia, anxiety, irritability, etc. Artemisia chrysanthemum is also rich in dietary fiber, which helps to promote intestinal peristalsis, improve constipation, and thus help improve sleep quality.
Recommended method: Scrambled eggs with chrysanthemum
Ingredients: appropriate amount of chrysanthemum; 2 eggs; Moderate amount of cooking oil; salt to taste; Light soy sauce (optional); Appropriate amount of green onion, ginger and garlic (optional).
Steps:1Wash the chrysanthemum, remove impurities, and cut it into segments or chop it for later use.
2.Beat in the eggs, add salt to taste, and stir well.
3.Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pot, wait for the oil to be hot, pour in the egg liquid, and stir-fry with a spatula until the eggs are cooked and stir-fried for later use.
4.Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the same pot again, and when the oil is hot, add the chrysanthemum segments and stir-fry quickly until it changes color.
5.Pour the scrambled eggs into the pan and continue to stir-fry evenly.
6.Depending on personal taste, a little light soy sauce can be added to taste.
7.Stir-fry until the chrysanthemum is cooked thoroughly, then remove from the pot and serve on a plate.
Tips: 1) If you like a more fragrant taste, you can add green onions, ginger and garlic to stir-fry before stir-frying chrysanthemum.
2) The time after stir-frying chrysanthemum until it changes color should not be too long, so as not to affect the taste and nutrition.
3) You can add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce to taste according to your personal taste, but you should not add too much to avoid too much salt.
3. Spinach
Spinach, known as the "king of nutritious vegetables", is a common green leafy vegetable and a common Chinese herbal medicine. Its taste is sweet and cold, returns to the liver and stomach meridians, and has the effects of nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and stopping bleeding. Spinach is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, folic acid, iron, calcium and other nutrients, which help to improve immunity, protect blood vessels, and improve insomnia, irritability and other uncomfortable symptoms caused by liver fire. Spinach is also rich in chlorophyll and fiber, which is beneficial for regulating intestinal function, promoting metabolism, helping to improve sleep quality and maintaining good health.
Recommended method: Spinach salad vermicelli
Ingredients: spinach to taste; a moderate amount of vermicelli; Carrots to taste (optional); Appropriate amount of green pepper (optional); Appropriate amount of green onion, ginger and garlic; Moderate amount of cooking oil; salt to taste; Light soy sauce in moderation; vinegar to taste; Appropriate amount of chopped peanuts (optional).
Steps:1Put the vermicelli in a pot, soak in boiling water to soften, remove and drain for later use.
2.Wash and chop the spinach, shred the carrots and green peppers, and mince the green onions, ginger and garlic for later use.
3.Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pot, add the green onion, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
4.Add shredded carrots and green peppers and stir-fry for a while, adding salt to taste.
5.Put the sautéed spinach in a pan and sauté until the spinach is tender.
6.After turning off the heat, pour the sautéed spinach and vegetables into a bowl, add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and vinegar, and stir well.
7.Place the salad on top of the vermicelli and stir well.
8.You can add an appropriate amount of crushed peanuts according to your personal taste to enhance the flavor, and you can put it on a plate.
Tips: 1) You can add your favorite vegetables according to your personal taste, such as cucumber shreds, bean sprouts, etc.
2) Don't cook vermicelli for too long to avoid affecting the taste.
3) The proportion of seasoning can be adjusted according to personal taste, and those who like hot and sour flavors can add vinegar and chili oil in moderation.
4) Cold vermicelli is suitable as a refreshing and delicious spring cold dish, light and delicious, rich in nutrients, and is very suitable as a vegetarian snack.
To sum up, the problem of insomnia in spring is often closely related to the exuberance of liver fire. By eating some vegetables that have the effect of moistening the lungs and clearing the liver fire, such as shepherd's cabbage, chrysanthemum and spinach, it can not only moisturize the lungs and soothe emotions, but also regulate the liver fire and relieve insomnia and other uncomfortable symptoms. So, add more of these vegetables to your spring diet to keep your body and mind healthy and help you sleep until dawn. May everyone have a refreshing and quiet night in the spring and welcome the arrival of a beautiful day.