Nostoc is also known as Gracilaria, bamboo tube vegetable, pink vegetable, asparagus, hair vegetable, hair algae, big hair silk, ground hair, ground ear root, hair vegetable, fairy vegetable, net pond hair , is a terrestrial algae in the genus Nostoc in the family Cyanobacteria, family Nodidae, and has black-blue cells. It was once called "the number one product in Hexi" by Li Yu. Mainly grown in Gansu City, local residents have long been accustomed to using Nostoc. It is a delicacy served at many banquets in Southeast Asia, which means wealth and good luck.

How long does Nostoc need to be soaked?

Before we eat it, we must prepare a cup of warm water, then put the Nostoc in it and soak it for about 2 hours. After soaking, rub it slowly to loosen it completely, then rinse it again with clean water to complete the soaking process. Soak the Nostoc in water, and then put it into a pot to stew. It does not take a long time to cook. You only need to boil the water and then simmer for a few minutes before you can eat it. It tastes good and is nutritious. The value is high.

Vegetarian assorted seaweed soup

Ingredients to prepare:

Cooked bamboo shoots, tofu, enoki mushrooms, fungus, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, seaweed, ginger, Minced celery

Preparation steps:

1. Wash the bamboo shoots, tofu, enoki mushrooms and other ingredients.

2. Soak the Nostoc in warm water for two hours, and cut all other ingredients into shreds.

3. Pour oil into the pot, sauté onion, ginger and garlic until fragrant, then add mushrooms, carrots, bamboo shoots and other side dishes and stir-fry, add appropriate amount of water.

4. Boil for about 2 minutes and then add salt, MSG and other seasonings and organic sweet potato powder.

5. Finally add the nostoc, stir and stir-fry until the flavor is completely absorbed, then take it out of the pot.

This vegetarian Haifa mixed soup can be used in all seasons, and the bamboo shoots can make the taste smoother and more refreshing, and it has high nutritional value. In short, as a common ingredient, Nostoc can be used as a delicious choice on the table!

The nutritional value of Nostoc

1. Nostoc is rich in protein, calcium, and iron etc., which are higher than those of pigs, beef, mutton and eggs.

2. It contains richer protein than chicken and pork. It also contains nutrients such as sugar, calcium, iron, iodine, algin, and phycoerythrin. It has very little fat content, so it has mountain It is known as the "thin thing".

3. Nostoc has the effects of clearing heat and eliminating stagnation, softening hardness and resolving phlegm, eliminating intestines and stopping dysentery.

4. Nostoc also has the effect of regulating nerves, and can be used as an ideal food to assist in dietary therapy for hypertension, coronary heart disease, hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis, chronic bronchitis and other diseases