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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 WuHe Shou Wu1. 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 WuCold Stirred Young Shoots of He Shou WuIngredientsMain 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 Steps1. 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…

There are many ways to cook cabbage, and dry pot cabbage is a traditional Han dish from Sichuan. It is spicy and nutritious, mainly cooked by stir-frying, but the methods vary in different regions due to local taste preferences. Cabbage tastes particularly delicious in winter, and when served with a dry pot, it adds a touch of warmth.Spicy Dry Pot CabbageIngredientsMain Ingredients: 1 head of cabbage, 100g pork belly. Secondary Ingredients: oil, salt, 2 green peppers, 3 red peppers, 20g fermented black beans, 20g spicy sauce, 20ml soy sauce, 4 cloves garlic, scallions, a little monosodium glutamate (MSG), 5ml dark soy sauce, 20ml cooking wine, 5g Sichuan pepper.Cooking Method1. Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot, place the cleaned pork belly inside, and boil for 15-20 minutes. After removing it, slice thinly, then marinate with 5ml dark soy sauce and 10ml cooking wine for 5-10 minutes. 2. Wash the green and red peppers, then cut into small pieces. Peel the garlic and chop finely. Cut the scallions into sections, shred the ginger, and chop the fermented black beans finely. 3. Clean the cabbage, tear into chunks, soak briefly in water, then drain and set aside. 4. Heat an…

The lotus root is an ingredient that grows in mud. Although beautiful lotus flowers sit atop it, people do not overlook the lotus roots living in the mud because of their many nutritional benefits and great taste and texture, making them an indispensable quality ingredient. These days are the beginning of the lotus root season, and early lotus roots are gradually becoming more abundant in the market. Occasionally cooking some stir-fried lotus root slices at home is simple and refreshing.Simple Stir-Fried Lotus Root SlicesThe lotus root has a unique fragrance. Although it comes from the mud, its natural aroma cannot be covered up. Simple stir-frying is the best way to bring out its true character.Ingredients PreparationAppropriate amount of tender lotus root, scallions, ginger, red peppers, a little salt.Method and Steps1. Peel the tender lotus root and slice it thinly. Soak it in water with white vinegar for 5 minutes to prevent discoloration;2. Chop the scallions into small pieces, slice the ginger, and cut the red peppers into pieces and set aside;3. Heat a wok and add the chopped scallions and ginger slices to stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the lotus root slices and red peppers and stir-fry;4. While stir-frying, add…

As a seafood ingredient known as the "best delicacy in the world," making a bowl of clam soup is definitely flavorful and delicious. Although clam soup is tasty, people with weak spleen and stomach, colds, or those who are feeling cold should avoid it. Of course, pairing it with some ingredients when making clam soup would be better.Celery Clam SoupIngredients PreparationAn appropriate amount of clams, half a stalk of celery, half an onion, a little carrot, an appropriate amount of chicken broth, 100 ml of milk, an appropriate amount of butter, an appropriate amount of garlic, a little salt.Method Steps1. Clean the clams thoroughly and boil them in a pot with water until they open up.2. Shred the leek, and chop the remaining vegetables into small pieces for later use.3. Melt the butter in a pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Then add the vegetable pieces and stir-fry for a few minutes.4. Add the chicken broth and clam broth. After the vegetables become soft, add the milk and clams.Delicious Clam SoupIngredients PreparationHalf a kilogram of clams, 150 grams of tofu, six mushrooms, four button mushrooms, 50 grams of white radish, an appropriate amount of scallions and ginger, 15 grams…

The winter mushroom ingredient has a special aroma, which means not everyone can accept the winter mushroom. However, most people can accept it, and many even like it very much. There are numerous cooking methods involving winter mushrooms; they can be used for stir-frying, stewing soups, making porridge, or even deep-frying and grilling.What is Winter MushroomThe winter mushroom is what people usually call shiitake mushroom, and it can also be considered a category within shiitake mushrooms. It's also known as northern mushroom, thick mushroom, thin mushroom, or flower mushroom. It can be used as a flavoring spice or as an ingredient with a unique aroma. Those who can accept the taste of winter mushrooms will find them very fragrant. Winter mushrooms are high in protein and low in fat, containing multiple amino acids and vitamins. They have the effects of boosting the human immune system, delaying aging, anti-cancer, cancer prevention, and lowering blood pressure.Winter Mushroom Stir-Fried with MeatIngredients Preparation150 grams fresh winter mushrooms, an appropriate amount of lean meat, 2 green peppers, garlic as needed, a little soy sauce, water starch, oyster sauce as needed, salt as needed.Method Steps1. Clean the fresh winter mushrooms, remove their roots, and drain the…

The sea snail is not a rabbit that has run into the sea, in fact, it is a different creature, belonging to the nudibranch class. The sea snail is very colorful, and many people have started keeping them as pets. At the same time, sea snails are also a high-quality ingredient; in some coastal areas, they are referred to as sea vermicelli. To experience the taste of sea snails, let's start by making a home-style dish of sea snails stir-fried with leeks.Sea Snail Stir-Fried with LeeksLeeks are commonly known as aphrodisiac grass. Sea snails are also rich in nutritional value and have certain effects of stopping diarrhea, tonifying essence, clearing heat, and detoxifying.Ingredients Preparation300 grams of sea snails, 200 grams of leeks, salt, oil, and a small amount of ginger.Method Steps1. Clean the sea snails and slice them for later use;2. Wash the leeks and cut them into appropriate lengths;3. Boil water in a pot, blanch the sea snails until their color changes, then remove and set aside for later use;4. Heat oil in a wok, sauté chopped green onion, then add the sea snails and stir-fry. Add the leeks and salt, stir-fry until tender, then serve.Spicy Sea Snail Stir-Fried…

Oysters, also known as sea lice or in some places as oysters, are a common ingredient in many roadside stalls and barbecue restaurants where grilled raw oysters are served. Those who have tasted them know how deliciously fresh oysters can be. Adding oysters to soups can greatly enhance their flavor. Below are several recipes for oyster soups. Oyster Soup: Oyster Tofu Soup Ingredients: 250g of oysters, half a pound of tofu, spring onions, ginger, an appropriate amount of salt, white pepper powder. Instructions: 2. In a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, tofu cubes, spring onions, and ginger, then season with salt and bring to a boil; 3. After the water boils, add the oysters and then season with an appropriate amount of white pepper powder. Tips: Turn off the heat once the soup comes to a boil after adding the oysters. Oyster Soup: Oyster Vermicelli Soup Ingredients: 10 oysters, an appropriate amount of crab sticks, Japanese tofu, a small bunch of Chinese flowering cabbage, and vermicelli. Instructions: 1. Rinse the oysters under cold water, cut the crab sticks into small pieces, and wash the Chinese flowering cabbage; 2. In a pot, add sesame oil, then add an appropriate…

Red beans, also known as adzuki beans, are a common ingredient that can be used in various dishes. During the hot summer months, cooking up a bowl of red bean soup is perfect for cooling down. A combination of red beans and job's tears (coix seed) in a soup can help with sleep, calm the mind, and also clear heat and reduce internal fire. Red beans are good for the heart, while carp provides nourishing warmth; making a red bean carp soup in winter is both nutritious and delicious.Health Benefits and Effects of Red Beans1. Red beans contain saponins, which can stimulate the intestines and have diuretic effects.2. Rich in dietary fiber, red beans can help with bowel movements, lower blood pressure and lipids, and regulate blood sugar levels. They are also a good choice for those looking to lose weight.3. Red beans are rich in folic acid and can promote lactation, making them suitable for nursing mothers.4. Red beans have a sweet and slightly acidic taste and are neutral in nature. They have blood-nourishing, pus-dispersing, swelling-reducing, and detoxifying effects.Red Beans with Tangerine PeelIngredients NeededMain Ingredients: 250g red beans, 10g tangerine peel. Additional Ingredients: rock sugar.Cooking Method1. Soak the beans…

There are many types of cabbage, the most common ones being green cabbage and purple cabbage. These two varieties are frequently consumed, with round cabbage (green cabbage) being a staple ingredient in many dishes. Cabbage stir-fried with vermicelli is something many people have tried; it’s also relatively simple to prepare and easy to learn.How to Make Cabbage Stir-Fried with VermicelliIngredients:Appropriate amount of cabbage, meat, sliced green onion and ginger, minced garlic, oil, oyster sauce, cooking wine, sugar, salt, five-spice powder, coriander, chili oil.Steps:1. Cut the meat into thin strips, shred the cabbage, and set aside. Blanch the vermicelli in boiling water, then remove and set aside.2. Slice the green onion and ginger, stir-fry the five-spice powder, then add the sugar and continue stir-frying until the meat changes color. Add the shredded cabbage next.3. Add cooking wine and salt, stir-fry until some liquid is released, then simmer briefly. Add the vermicelli and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.4. Add oyster sauce and salt for seasoning, then chili oil, minced garlic, and coriander. Serve.Home-Style Cabbage Stir-Fried with VermicelliIngredients:1 pound cabbage, 150g fine vermicelli, appropriate amounts of oil and salt, dried chili peppers, soy sauce, Chinese allspice, garlic cloves, a small amount…

Chinese people have a long history of eating crabs, which are highly nutritious and extremely delicious. River crabs, also known as freshwater crabs or hairy crabs, are a common ingredient on the dining table. There are various ways to cook river crabs, each with its unique flavor, making them widely loved.How to Cook River Crabs: Steamed Crab Meat RollsIngredients Needed500 grams of river crabs, 100 grams of minced pork, 1 scallion, 1 piece of ginger, 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, and an appropriate amount of starch.Cooking Steps1. Clean the crabs thoroughly, cook them, and remove the crab meat. 2. Chop the ginger finely. Cut the white part of the scallion into 2-inch-long sections, make a cut down the middle, and soak in water for ten minutes. 3. Remove the thin film from inside the scallion sections. 4. In the prepared minced pork, add cooking wine, ginger, salt, chicken bouillon, crab meat, and an appropriate amount of water. Stir in one direction until evenly mixed, then add a little starch and stir again. 5. Take an appropriate amount of filling and wrap it with the scallion strips. Steam over high heat for…

Capsicum, also known as lantern pepper, tomato pepper, or sweet pepper, is a versatile ingredient. Personally, I prefer calling it lantern pepper as it sounds more vivid. Now, let's discuss some capsicum recipes. Capsicums can be paired with many dishes. How should capsicums be stir-fried to taste delicious? What ingredients can they be combined with for better flavor and appeal?Capsicum - Stir-Fried Liver Tips with SauceIngredients PreparationCapsicum, pork liver, king oyster mushroom, starch, scallion, ginger, yellow bean sauce, five-spice powder, white pepper, salt, peanut oil.Steps1. Soak the pork liver for 30 minutes, then slice it thinly and blanch; clean the capsicum and cut into slices; slice the king oyster mushrooms.2. Mix the blanched pork liver with starch, scallion, ginger, five-spice powder, and white pepper for marination.3. Dilute the yellow bean sauce with an appropriate amount of water to make a sauce mixture.4. Heat oil in a wok, sauté scallion and ginger until fragrant, then add capsicum and king oyster mushrooms and stir-fry until wilted. Add the marinated pork liver and stir-fry over high heat.5. Pour in the diluted yellow bean sauce and stir-fry for 20 seconds before serving.Capsicum - Stir-Fried Chicken PiecesIngredients PreparationCapsicum, chicken legs, scallion, ginger, garlic, star anise,…

The main ingredient in Stir-Fried Tofu Skin Rolls with Meat, tofu skin rolls (also known as bean skin or tofu sheets), might be unfamiliar to some. Don't mistake them for rotten bamboo or any strange ingredient. In fact, they are a common food item and can be considered a type of tofu sheet.Stir-Fried Tofu Skin Rolls with MeatIngredients200g tofu skin rolls, 150g pork, appropriate amount of scallions, ginger, cooking wine, soy sauce, sugar, oil, and salt.Method1. Soak the tofu skin rolls in water until softened, then cut into sections. Slice the pork and marinate it with cooking wine and soy sauce for 10 minutes.2. Cut the scallions and ginger into slices and set aside. Heat an appropriate amount of oil in a wok and stir-fry the scallions and ginger until fragrant.3. Add the pork and stir-fry until the color changes, then add the tofu skin rolls. Pour in an appropriate amount of soy sauce, add sugar and salt, and a little water.4. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle with scallion greens and serve.TipsSoak the tofu skin rolls in cold water until there is no hardness left.Home-Style Stir-Fried Tofu Skin Rolls with MeatIngredientsLean meat, tofu skin…

Abalone is a rather precious ingredient, with extremely rich nutritional value and a high price. Previously, abalone was mainly wild-caught; in the 1980s, successful artificial abalone breeding meant that abalone had more opportunities to enter ordinary households.How to Cook Abalone Deliciously: Steamed AbaloneIngredients Preparation8 abalones, spring onion threads, light soy sauce, ginger, minced garlic.Cooking Steps1. After washing the abalones, take them out and cut them with a cross-hatch pattern.2. Place them back into their shells. Chop the ginger and garlic finely, and mix them with light soy sauce.3. Pour the prepared seasoning over the abalones.4. Bring water to a boil in a pot, then steam the abalones for 10 minutes.5. Before serving, sprinkle with spring onions and pour hot oil over them.How to Cook Abalone Deliciously: Sauce-Poured AbaloneIngredients PreparationAbalone, fresh abalone sauce, garlic, sugar.Cooking Steps1. Remove the meat from the fresh abalones and clean out the innards.2. Clean the edges and score the abalone meat with a cross-hatch pattern.3. Boil water in a pot and steam the prepared abalones for 3-5 minutes.4. Mix an appropriate amount of fresh abalone sauce with water and sugar.5. Heat a small amount of oil in a pan, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, add…

Perch is a freshwater fish that is rich in nutrients, particularly high in DHA, which is excellent for brain development, making it a rare brain-nourishing ingredient. The best way to cook perch while preserving its nutritional value is by steaming it. Whether you're looking to boost your brain power or simply enjoy a healthy meal, here's how to prepare home-style steamed perch.Home-Style Steamed Perch Recipe #1Ingredients:500 grams of perch, an appropriate amount of red and yellow peppers, salt to taste, monosodium glutamate to taste, 10 grams of scallion, 10 grams of ginger, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, white pepper to taste, 50 milliliters of water, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of fish sauce for steaming.Steps:1. Clean the prepared perch thoroughly. Make a shallow cut along the spine to prevent the skin from breaking during steaming.2. Rub 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, a small amount of salt, and white pepper evenly over the fish and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.3. Finely slice the scallion and ginger, and cut the red and yellow peppers into strips.4. After marinating, stuff half of the scallion and ginger slices into the…

The chestnut ingredient can be difficult to peel if you don't know the method. What is commonly seen on the streets is candied chestnuts, but boiled chestnuts also have a good taste. By making a cut beforehand, the shell can be easily removed after boiling, making it less laborious.How to Boil Chestnuts: Shelling Raw Chestnuts1. Microwave Method: Cut a slit in the chestnut with scissors and microwave for half a minute. This makes peeling easy, and it is essential to make a cut.2. Hot Water Soaking: After washing the chestnuts, add salt and soak them in boiling water for 5 minutes. Then cut and peel the shells.3. Sun Drying Method: Place raw chestnuts in direct sunlight for one day. The shells will split open automatically, making it easier to remove them.How to Boil Chestnuts: Plain BoilingIngredients PreparationAppropriate amount of chestnuts, water.Method Steps1. Clean the chestnuts and make several cuts at the conical end using a knife.2. Place them in a pot and add enough water to cover the chestnuts.3. Boil for about 20 minutes. Once done, the shells can be peeled off easily for consumption.How to Boil Chestnuts: Sugared ChestnutsIngredients Preparation400 grams of chestnuts, 10 grams of sugar.Method Steps1. Wash…

Wang Ba Rou is a famous dish from Xinjin County, Sichuan. It has a history of over 100 years and was developed based on the cooking technique used for坛 Zi Rou (Tanzi Pork), incorporating local characteristics. NameWang Ba Rou (Wang Ba Rou) CategorySpecialty Cuisine OriginSichuan Province - Chengdu City - Xinjin District Chinese NameWang Ba RouTasteRich but not GreasyTypePork DishMain IngredientPork Belly Wang Ba Rou is a renowned dish in Xinjin County, derived from the traditional Sichuan dish of坛 Zi Rou (Tanzi Pork) and improved upon. It has a history of more than 100 years. The dish uses the cooking technique of坛 Zi Rou (Tanzi Pork), with pork belly and five-layered pork as the main ingredients, supplemented by spices, Shaoxing wine, rock sugar, and other seasonings. The cooked Wang Ba Rou is bright yellow in color, soft and tender, rich but not greasy, with a strong aroma, making it particularly favored by the elderly.Preparation MethodThe traditional dish of坛 Zi Rou (Tanzi Pork) is made by selecting five-layered pork, cutting it into squares that are 7 centimeters in size, finely chopping the lean meat to make meat patties, and then frying them. These patties are combined with chicken, hard-boiled eggs (peeled…