Andrographis paniculata, also known as Spring Lotus Willow, One Joy, etc., has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and reducing swelling. It can be used to treat symptoms such as gastroenteritis, cold fevers, and sore throats. If bitten by a snake in the wild, one can use Andrographis paniculata to alleviate the venom. Of course, the commonly known benefits are its ability to clear heat and detoxify, and reduce inflammation.
Sweet and Sour Andrographis Paniculata
Ingredients
Main Ingredient: 400g Andrographis Paniculata. Auxiliary Ingredients: oil, salt, fragrant vinegar, sugar.
Cooking Steps
1. First, clean and pick through the Andrographis Paniculata, then soak it in cold water for 10 minutes. Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot and bring it to a boil.
2. After the water boils, add a little salt and a little oil; this will give the Andrographis Paniculata some base flavor. Blanch the Andrographis Paniculata briefly, then remove and rinse with cold water before draining. Rinsing with cold water can help reduce the loss of nutrients from the Andrographis Paniculata.
3. After draining, place the Andrographis Paniculata in a large bowl, add salt, sugar, and fragrant vinegar for seasoning. Stir the seasonings evenly, then sprinkle with white sesame seeds before serving.
Shredded Ginger Andrographis Paniculata
Ingredients
Main Ingredients: Andrographis Paniculata, ginger. Seasonings: toasted white sesame seeds, Sichuan pepper oil, sesame oil.
Cooking Steps
1. Clean the Andrographis Paniculata and set aside. Wash the ginger, peel it, and cut into thin strips, then soak in cold water.
2. Pour an appropriate amount of water into a pot, and once boiling, blanch the Andrographis Paniculata briefly, then remove and squeeze out excess water. Cut into small pieces and shape into balls.
3. Drain the ginger strips and place them in a bowl. Add sesame oil and Sichuan pepper oil, ensuring that the ginger strips are submerged. Then, add salt, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and vinegar. Optionally, minced garlic can be added for additional flavor.
4. Place the seasoned ginger strips on top of the ball-shaped Andrographis Paniculata. Then, pour the ginger-infused seasonings over the Andrographis Paniculata and sprinkle with white sesame seeds before serving.
Chili-Aromatic Andrographis Paniculata Salad
Ingredients
Main Ingredient: 100g Andrographis Paniculata. Seasonings: 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG), a small handful of Sichuan peppercorns, 2 dried red chilies, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, white sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/3 teaspoon sugar.
Cooking Steps
1. Clean and pick through the Andrographis Paniculata, then soak in water for 10 minutes. Drain and place in a container.
2. Heat oil in a pan, then add Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilies until fragrant. Remove from heat when the color darkens, being careful not to burn them.
3. Remove the Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilies, leaving only the oil. In the container with the Andrographis Paniculata, add salt, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and sugar, stirring well.
4. Add sesame oil and the oil from the pan, stir evenly, then garnish with fried dried chili and sesame seeds before serving.
Andrographis Paniculata Stir-Fried Sea Shrimp
Ingredients
Main Ingredients: 100g sea shrimp, 400g Andrographis Paniculata. Seasonings: 10ml soy sauce, 3g monosodium glutamate (MSG), garlic, blended oil, 3g Sichuan pepper powder.
Cooking Steps
1. First, clean the shrimp thoroughly. When cleaning, first remove the head and then squeeze out any residue from the stomach. Cook the shrimp until half-done, then peel off the shell and remove the intestine. At this point, the back muscles should be easy to flip. Clean the Andrographis Paniculata and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and fry until fragrant, then add the shrimp and quickly stir-fry. Add the Andrographis Paniculata and continue stir-frying.
3. Season with monosodium glutamate (MSG) and soy sauce, stir-fry for about 3 minutes, and the colorful Andrographis Paniculata stir-fried sea shrimp is complete.