1. Toon
Toon is a common green vegetable in spring, rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and folic acid. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis and swelling, invigorating blood circulation, and regular consumption can promote blood circulation, improve liver function, and help maintain liver health.
Recommended method: Scrambled eggs with toon
Ingredients: 3-4 eggs; Toon to taste; Onions, ginger and garlic to taste; Salt to taste; Light soy sauce to taste; Cooking oil to taste.
Production Steps:1Prepare fresh toons, wash and chop them for later use.
2.Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat and set aside.
3.Put an appropriate amount of cooking oil in the pot, heat it and add the green onion, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
4.Pour in the beaten eggs, quickly spread them with a spatula and fry until the eggs are solidified into lumps.
5.Put the chopped toon in the pan and continue to stir-fry evenly.
6.Add salt and light soy sauce to taste and season to taste.
7.Stir-fry until the toon is slightly softened and the eggs are cooked through.
Tips: 1) Toon has a unique fragrance, and it is not advisable to add too much seasoning when stir-frying to retain its original flavor.
2) The time of stir-frying toon should not be too long, so as not to affect its taste and nutritional value.
3) Add the right amount of chili pepper or other seasoning according to personal taste.
2. Spring bamboo shoots
Spring bamboo shoots are tender bamboo shoots that grow in spring, with a delicious taste and a fresh texture. It is rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C and other nutrients, which help to promote digestion, remove moisture from the body, and have a certain protective effect on liver health.
Recommended method: Stir-fry the meat with spring bamboo shoots
Ingredients: 300 grams of spring bamboo shoots; 200 g pork fillet; Onions, ginger and garlic to taste; Cooking oil to taste. Salt to taste; Light soy sauce to taste; cooking wine to taste; Oyster sauce to taste (optional).
Production Steps:1Peel the spring shoots, wash and slice them for later use. After slicing the pork, marinate for a while with light soy sauce, cooking wine, and a little starch.
2.Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot, heat it and add the green onion, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
3.Add the marinated pork slices and stir-fry until browned.
4.Add the spring bamboo shoot slices and continue to stir-fry.
5.Stir-fry until the spring bamboo shoots become soft and the water comes out, and after the meat slices are cooked thoroughly, add an appropriate amount of salt and light soy sauce to taste, and stir-fry well.
6.If you like, you can add an appropriate amount of oyster sauce to enhance the flavor, and continue to stir-fry well.
Tips: 1) When stir-frying spring bamboo shoots, blanch them with boiling water to remove the astringency and make the taste better.
2) When stir-frying the meat slices, you can add a little starch to marinate them to make the meat slices more tender.
3) During the cooking process, you can add seasonings in an appropriate amount according to personal taste, such as pepper, chicken essence, etc.
3. Leeks
Leeks are a common green vegetable that is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and folic acid. Leeks have the effects of warming the yang and tonifying the kidney, invigorating blood and dissolving stasis, dispelling wind and cold, and regular consumption helps to promote liver metabolism and maintain liver health.
Recommended method: cold leek
Ingredients: 300 g leeks; 2 cloves of garlic; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; vinegar 1 tablespoon; 1 2 teaspoons sugar; Cooking oil to taste. Salt to taste; Appropriate amount of sesame oil (optional).
Production Steps:1Wash the leeks and cut them into sections, blanch them in boiling water to soften, then remove the supercooled water and drain them for later use.
2.Flatten the garlic and mince it for later use.
3.Prepare a large bowl, pour light soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, cooking oil, and salt into the bowl, and stir well to make a sauce.
4.Put the blanched leeks into the sauce and mix well so that the leeks fully absorb the sauce.
5.You can add some sesame oil in an appropriate amount according to your personal taste to enhance the flavor.
6.Put it in the refrigerator for a while to make the leeks more flavorful, then take it out and serve.
Tips: 1) Don't overdo it when cooking leeks, just blanch them to keep them crisp and tender.
2) The proportion of the sauce can be adjusted according to personal taste, if you like sweet and sour taste, you can add more vinegar and sugar.
3) After mixing the sauce and leeks, let them sit for a while to make the leeks more flavorful and tasteful.
Fourth, shepherd's cabbage
Capsule, also known as purslane, is a common wild vegetable rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium, and iron. Capsule's cabbage has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis and swelling, nourishing the liver and kidneys, and moderate consumption can promote the discharge of moisture in the body and help protect the liver.
Recommended method: Shepherd's cabbage and tofu soup
Ingredients: 200 grams of shepherd's cabbage; 1 piece of tofu; Onions, ginger and garlic to taste; 1 egg; Appropriate amount of clear broth; Salt to taste; Light soy sauce to taste; pepper to taste; Cooking oil to taste.
Production Steps:1Cut the tofu into small pieces and set aside.
2.After washing the shepherd's cabbage, blanch it with boiling water, remove and chop it for later use.
3.Bring an appropriate amount of clear soup to a boil in a pot, add the chopped tofu cubes, and cook until the tofu is cooked through.
4.Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry green onions, ginger and garlic until fragrant.
5.Pour the chopped shepherd's cabbage into the pan and stir well.
6.Add the boiled tofu cubes to the shepherd's cabbage and continue to stir-fry evenly.
7.Pour an appropriate amount of clear broth into a pot and bring to a boil.
8.Crack in an egg and stir well to solidify the egg into a filament.
9.Add salt, light soy sauce and pepper and season to taste.
Tips: 1) When boiling tofu, you can blanch it with water to remove the beany smell, and then put it in the clear soup to cook, so that the tofu is more tender.
2) The cooking time of the shepherd's cabbage should not be too long to maintain its tender green color and fresh taste.
3) The amount of salt, light soy sauce and pepper can be adjusted according to personal taste.
Fifth, Yin Chen
Yin Chen is a Chinese herbal medicine, which is often used for heat clearing and detoxification, diuretic and drenching. It can clear dampness and heat in the body, promote urine discharge, and have a certain effect on improving liver function and protecting liver health.
Recommended method: Yinchen chicken bone grass soup
Ingredients: Yin Chen (dry) 10 grams; chicken bone grass (dry) 10 g; 3 slices of ginger; Appropriate amount of water; Salt to taste;
Production Steps:1Wash the herbs and chicken bones with water and set aside.
2.Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, add the washed yinchen, chicken bone grass and ginger slices.
3.After bringing to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour until the soup is rich.
4.After turning off the heat, add an appropriate amount of salt to taste.
Tips: 1) When making soup, add an appropriate amount of water according to your personal taste to keep the consistency of the soup moderate.
2) Chicken bone grass has a strong heat-clearing and detoxification effect, and moderate consumption has a certain effect on clearing heat and removing fire, but it should not be excessive.
3) When drinking Yinchen Chicken Bone Grass Soup, you should pay attention to your personal physique and drug allergies, drink it in moderation, if you feel unwell, please stop eating it in time and consult a doctor for advice.
In spring, a good season for liver nourishment, eating more green vegetables has become a health choice for many people. Green vegetables such as greens, celery, rape, and bitter gourd are not only rich in vitamins and minerals, but also rich in plant fiber, which helps to clear away heat and dampness, protect the liver. Therefore, in the spring diet, you may wish to add more of these green vegetables to keep your body away from the dampness and heat, and enjoy a healthy and comfortable spring time.