Nostoc, also known as Nostoc, Nostoc, Nostoc, etc., is a kind of seaweed food with rich nutritional value and unique taste.

Nostoc is a traditional delicacy in southern China. After cooking, it not only tastes delicious, but also has certain health effects.

Next, let’s take a look at how to make Nostoc and its nutritional value.

1. How to make Nostoc 1. Purchase Nostoc: When purchasing Nostoc, choose Nostoc with bright color, soft texture and no peculiar smell. It is best to choose Nostoc from Hainan, Guangdong and other southern regions.

2. Clean the Nostoc: Soak the Nostoc in clean water and rub it gently with your hands to remove impurities and sand.

Then soak the Nostoc in clean water for 2-3 hours until the Nostoc becomes soft.

3. Boil the Nostoc: Put the Nostoc in boiling water and boil until the Nostoc becomes soft, then remove and drain the water and set aside.

4. Cooking Nostoc: Wash the cooked Nostoc with water, add seasonings, such as salt, chicken essence, soy sauce, etc., to cook Nostoc dishes with different flavors.

2. Nutritional value of Nostoc 1. Rich in protein: The protein content of Nostoc is as high as more than 20%, which is a high-quality protein source.

2. Rich in iodine: Nostoc is rich in iodine, which can promote the synthesis of thyroid hormone and maintain the normal metabolic function of the human body.

3. Contains a variety of vitamins: Nostoc contains a variety of vitamins, such as vitamins A, B, C, E, etc., which can promote the body's metabolism and enhance the body's immunity.

4. It has the effect of lowering blood lipids and lowering blood sugar: Nostoc contains a variety of active substances, which can lower blood lipids and blood sugar, and has certain effects on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, etc.

3. How to eat Nostoc 1. Stir-fried shredded pork with Nostoc: Cut the lean meat into shreds, add ginger slices, green onions, minced garlic and other seasonings to cook. Finally add the fried Nostoc and stir-fry evenly.

2. Nostoc and chicken soup: Put the chicken, ginger slices, green onion and other ingredients into the pot and bring to a boil, then add the cooked nostoc and simmer for 20-30 minutes before serving.

3. Nostoc mixed with cold vegetables: Cut the cooked nostoc into shreds, add cucumber shreds, carrot shreds, tofu shreds and other ingredients, add an appropriate amount of soy sauce, vinegar and other seasonings, and mix well.

4. Fried rice cake with nostoc: Cut the rice cake into small pieces, add cooked nostoc, eggs, bean sprouts and other ingredients, add an appropriate amount of salt, soy sauce and other seasonings, and stir-fry evenly.

4. Taboos on eating Nostoc 1. Nostoc contains high iodine, so people with thyroid disease should eat it in moderation.

2. Nostoc contains a certain amount of purine, so patients with gout should consume it in small amounts.

3. Nostoc contains a certain amount of calcium, so patients with liver disease should consume it in moderation.

To sum up, Nostoc is a delicious and nutritious seafood, and eating it in moderation is beneficial to human health.

However, since Nostoc contains some special elements, you need to pay attention to the appropriate amount when eating it and avoid overconsumption.

I hope everyone can like this delicious dish and enjoy the happiness brought by food.