In the spring, we crave a strong body to welcome the new year, and asparagus may be one of the best natural health foods for this season. Known as the "self-produced penicillin", asparagus is not only delicious, but also nutritious and has many health benefits. Asparagus is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K, which help boost the immune system, improve resistance, and help the body fight diseases and infections. In addition, asparagus contains a natural antioxidant called "tetrasulfide compounds", which have antibacterial and antiviral effects that help maintain good health.
Asparagus is a nutritious vegetable with the following nutritional benefits:
1) Rich in vitamins and minerals: Asparagus is rich in vitamins A, C, K, E and other vitamins, as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, etc., which help maintain good health.
2) Improve immunity: Asparagus is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which help to enhance the function of the immune system and have a certain protective effect against infections and diseases.
3) Lowers blood pressure: Asparagus is rich in potassium, which helps to balance sodium and potassium levels in the body, which is beneficial for lowering blood pressure and is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
4) Promote digestion: Asparagus is high in fiber, which helps to promote intestinal peristalsis, relieve constipation, and improve digestive system function.
5) Antioxidant effect: Asparagus is rich in antioxidants, such as flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds, which can help scavenge free radicals, reduce cell oxidative damage, and delay aging.
6) Support liver and kidney function: Asparagus has a diuretic effect, helps to discharge waste products and toxins from the body, and helps to protect liver and kidney function.
Four delicious ways to make asparagus:
1. Stir-fried shrimp with asparagus
Ingredients: Shrimp: to taste; Asparagus: to taste; Green onions, ginger and garlic: to taste; Salt: to taste; Light soy sauce: appropriate amount; Cooking wine: to taste; Essence of chicken: to taste; Starch: to taste; Cooking oil: to taste.
Production Steps:1Wash the shrimp, marinate them with starch, a pinch of salt and cooking wine for a while, and set aside.
2.Wash the asparagus, remove the old stems, and cut into sections for later use.
3.Put oil in a pot, heat it, add green onions, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
4.Add the marinated shrimp and stir-fry until browned.
5.Add the asparagus segments and stir well.
6.Add an appropriate amount of salt, light soy sauce and chicken essence to taste, stir-fry evenly until the shrimp are cooked thoroughly and the asparagus is soft.
Tips: 1) When stir-frying shrimp, you should control the heat well to avoid the shrimp being too old or overcooked, so as not to affect the taste.
2) When seasoning, you can add other seasonings according to your personal taste, such as pepper, oyster sauce, etc.
3) Asparagus and shrimp are tender ingredients and should not be cooked for too long to maintain their tender taste.
4) If you prefer a more tender dish, you can blanch the asparagus before stir-frying the shrimp before stir-frying.
2. Salt and pepper asparagus mushrooms
Ingredients: Asparagus: to taste; Mushrooms: to taste; flour: to taste; Eggs: to taste; Salt and pepper powder: to taste; Cooking oil: to taste.
Production Steps:1Wash the asparagus, remove the old stems, and cut into sections for later use.
2.Slice the mushrooms and set aside.
3.Prepare two containers, one for flour and one for beaten eggs and beaten.
4.The asparagus and mushrooms are coated in flour and dipped in egg mixture.
5.Heat oil in a pan and fry the asparagus and mushrooms coated in flour and egg wash until golden brown.
6.After draining the oil, sprinkle with an appropriate amount of salt and pepper, stir-fry evenly and remove from the pan.
Tips: 1) When frying asparagus and mushrooms, the oil temperature should not be too high to avoid frying.
2) The amount of salt and pepper powder can be adjusted according to personal taste, and if you like it to be more fragrant and spicy, you can add more in moderation.
3) Drain the fried asparagus and mushrooms in time to avoid excessive oil affecting the taste.
4) Salt-and-pepper asparagus mushrooms can be eaten with rice or noodles, or as an accompaniment or appetizer.
3. Boiled asparagus with garlic
Ingredients: Fresh and tender asparagus: to taste; Garlic: to taste; Cooking oil: to taste. Salt: to taste; Light soy sauce: appropriate amount; White pepper: to taste; Essence of chicken: to taste;
Production Steps:1Garlic preparation: Peel and chop the garlic.
2.Asparagus preparation: Remove the hard stem part of the asparagus, clean it and set aside.
3.Boil water in a pot, add an appropriate amount of salt, and blanch the asparagus after the water boils, and the blanching time should not be too long to maintain the tender and crisp taste of the asparagus.
4.Drain the blanched asparagus and place on a plate.
5.Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pot and add the minced garlic to stir until fragrant.
6.Once the minced garlic is fragrant, add a little light soy sauce, white pepper and chicken essence to taste.
7.Drizzle the garlic sauce evenly over the asparagus.
Tips: 1) Blanching time should not be too long, generally tens of seconds to one minute, in order to maintain the fresh and tender taste of asparagus.
2) When stir-frying minced garlic, the heat should be mastered well to avoid scorching or bitter stir-frying.
3) The use of seasonings can be adjusted according to personal taste, and if you like saltier and more fragrant, you can add light soy sauce and minced garlic in moderation.
4. Stir-fried sausage with asparagus
Ingredients: Fresh and tender asparagus: to taste; Sausage: to taste; Garlic: to taste; Ginger: to taste; Cooking oil: to taste. Salt: to taste; Light soy sauce: appropriate amount; White pepper: to taste;
Production Steps:1Asparagus preparation: Remove the hard stems of the asparagus, clean it and cut it into pieces for later use.
2.Sausage processing: Peel the sausage and cut it into slices or small pieces for later use.
3.Garlic and ginger treatment: Cut the garlic and ginger into minced garlic and ginger and set aside.
4.Heat an appropriate amount of cooking oil in a pan, add minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
5.Add the sausage and stir-fry until fragrant.
6.Pour the chopped asparagus into the pan and stir-fry well.
7.Add light soy sauce and salt to taste well.
8.When the asparagus is soft, sprinkle in an appropriate amount of white pepper and stir-fry well.
Tips: 1) The sausage itself has a certain salty taste, so add salt in moderation.
2) When stir-frying asparagus, the heat should not be too long to maintain the tender taste of the asparagus.
3) If you like a more crispy texture, you can fry it for a little longer, and if you like asparagus with a more tender texture, you can fry it for a shorter time.
4) You can add the right amount of seasoning, such as chicken bouillon, according to personal taste preference.
When choosing asparagus, you should choose asparagus with a straight shape, bright green color, and firm texture to ensure its freshness and nutritional value. When cooking, you can choose simple and light methods, such as stir-frying, cold dressing or steaming, to retain the original nutrients. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with other ingredients, asparagus adds a healthy and delicious addition to our table. Let's seize the spring season, the season of asparagus harvest, and eat some vigorously, so that the body can be energized in the spring and welcome a beautiful new year.