Polygonum multijlorum, or He Shou Wu, not only darkens hair but also has calming and circulation-enhancing properties. Its tuberous roots, stems, and leaves can be used both as food and medicine. As a high-nutrition ingredient, proper cooking techniques can maximize its benefits while also making it delicious.
Nutritional Value of He Shou Wu
He Shou Wu
1. He Shou Wu contains rich fibrinogen with dissolving activity that can reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease.
2. Due to its diverse components, He Shou Wu should not be consumed with radish, scallions, garlic, pork, or mutton.
3. He Shou Wu has some regulatory effects on blood sugar, causing an initial increase followed by a decrease. Its lecithin content promotes the regeneration and development of blood cells.
4. He Shou Wu also has cholesterol-lowering effects and can enhance the body's cold resistance.
Cold Stirred Young Shoots of He Shou Wu
Cold Stirred Young Shoots of He Shou Wu
Ingredients
Main Ingredient: 200g of He Shou Wu. Auxiliary Ingredients: oil, chili, salt, 1 red chili, 2 cloves of garlic, pepper powder, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar.
Preparation Steps
1. In a pot, add an appropriate amount of water and bring it to a boil. Add the cleaned young shoots of He Shou Wu and blanch them, then remove and rinse with cold water. Drain the water.
2. Place chili, salt, red chili, garlic, pepper powder, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and other seasonings in a small bowl and mix well.
3. Finally, place the drained He Shou Wu in a dish, pour the seasoning over it, and mix well before serving.
He Shou Wu Beef Soup
He Shou Wu Beef Soup
Ingredients
Main Ingredients: 20g of He Shou Wu, 100g of beef (fatty and lean). Auxiliary Ingredients: 100g of black beans, 50g of longan meat, 20g of dried jujubes, 5g of ginger.
Preparation Steps
1. Soak the black beans overnight. After washing them, add them to boiling water and blanch for a short time without fully cooking. Remove them and add fresh water. Wash the He Shou Wu and jujubes and set aside.
2. Clean the beef and cut it into small pieces. Slice the ginger. Boil water in a pot and add the beef and ginger slices. Once the water boils, skim off the surface fat and foam. Cook for 2-5 minutes, then add He Shou Wu, longan meat, and jujubes. Simmer for 1-2 hours over medium heat.
He Shou Wu Black Bean Black Chicken Soup
He Shou Wu Black Bean Black Chicken Soup
Ingredients
Main Ingredients: half a black chicken, 3 pieces of He Shou Wu, 150g of black beans. Auxiliary Ingredients: 10 jujubes, 1 slice of ginger, salt.
Preparation Steps
1. Blanch the black chicken first. Once the water is boiling, add the washed chicken and blanch briefly; set aside.
2. In a dry pan, add the black beans and stir-fry until the outer layer cracks open. No oil is needed. Rinse and dry after stir-frying.
3. Wash and soak the jujubes. Clean the He Shou Wu. In a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water and the black beans, jujubes, black chicken, He Shou Wu, and ginger. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for about 2 hours. Season with salt before serving.