It's the season of flowers and flowers are blooming!
Floral season at the table!
Taiwan's various flowers bloom throughout the year, so people look happy, not only is it pleasing to the eye, a lot of flowers can be put into the dishes, tea, and become a beautiful and delicious table specialties, stir-fried, into the soup, or made into a salad and tea, look good and delicious, but also to mention that it is also a good health!
Eating flowers does have a lot of benefits, Taipei Postal Hospital dietitian Huang Shuhui said, we are most familiar with the cruciferous like cauliflower, many health benefits, other common rape, leek flowers, betel flowers, etc., are very common to be eaten as a vegetable flowers, and cucumber flowers, pectin flowers, squash flowers are gradually being used as a beautiful side dishes, pleasing to the eye and the unique aroma of the flower The unique flavor of the flowers also helps to enhance the aroma of the cuisine, or used to deep-fry into Japanese tempura, which is a distinctive dish of the flowering season.
Phytochemicals are highly nutritious and low in calories
The health benefits of consuming flowers come from the phytochemicals contained in the flowers, which are colorful and have different nutritional values, some of which play the role of antioxidants, while some of which are anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, scavenging free radicals, and regulating bodily functions.
"Green canola, chive flowers, and undried golden needles are high in vitamin A, which protects the skin's mucous membranes and eyesight; red, purple, and yellow flowers are high in beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and anthocyanins, such as chrysanthemums, chrysanthemums, roses, and rosehips, which prevent macular degeneration, help blood circulation, maintain blood vessel elasticity, and prevent triple-digit hyperplasia. Higher."
"On average, every 100 grams of edible flowers contains about 2 to 3 grams of protein, lower fat content, probably less than 1 gram, sugar content of about 3 to 4 grams, and some vitamin C, as well as the content of B complex and dietary fiber. Huang Shuhui explained, edible flowers itself is not too high in calories, and can eat a good nutritional value.
Purchasing principles, cleaning tips to pay attention to
Although the pleasing flowers can be ornamental and cooking, Huang Shuhui specifically reminded, "We must buy a brand of specialized planting for food, and verified that no pesticide residues of flowers, is the choice of peace of mind, and to avoid purchasing the source of the bulk of the product is not clearly marked better, because the general ornamental use, such as to be used in the arrangement of the flower, and the pesticide residues, is not the only thing. It is better to avoid buying bulk products with unclear labels, because generally ornamental flowers, such as those used in flower arrangements, use chemicals in order to prolong the viewing time." In Japan, a lot of supermarkets can buy flowers specifically for food, so it is common to see Japanese cuisine decorated with flowers that are edible, and in recent years, some supermarkets in Taiwan have also been able to find flowers that are specifically for food.
In addition, some of the fresh flowers, such as Lolium, golden needles and wild ginger flowers, can be found in traditional markets, and it is recommended to buy them during the peak season to avoid buying them fresh or early harvested. The first thing you need to do is to put in a refrigerator for at least a day to allow the pesticide residues to evaporate and decompose, and then wash it with running water for 3 to 5 minutes to clean it up completely before cooking.
Eating flowers should not be boiled for a long time, there are 3 strokes
How to cook with flowers in the dish is the most delicious? Huang Shuhui suggests that, generally speaking, the stamens of flowers will be a little bitter, do not like the people can pull out and then wash the dishes. Flowers into the dish is not suitable for a long time to stew boiled, but a lot of practices, the difficulty is not high, the best quick-boil sterilization, if there is time, can be put into the ice water, to enhance the fresh crispy taste, and now summer, you can buy edible chrysanthemums, quick-boil wringing spinach, add a little Japanese yuzu vinegar sauce, is a refreshing and delicious flower dishes.
Huang Shuhui also particularly reminded, to pay attention to some flowers are not edible, in order to avoid poisoning, such as the flowers of oleander, azalea, daffodil, hairy groundnut, lily of the valley, petunia, wisteria, periwinkle, hydrangea and so on, all contain toxicity, and even the decoration of the plate can not, and once accidentally eaten, there may be abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, etc.
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Flower into the dish 3 know-how
Flowers into the dish what cooking methods? Huang Shuhui taught the following 3 tips:
into the soup: dry flowers such as chrysanthemums, osmanthus, can be used directly into the soup, soup simmering on the table before the sprinkling of flowers, not only to increase the aroma, enhance the flavor, but also add beauty and characteristics, such as lotus root rib soup, stewed after sprinkling some dry chrysanthemums; stewed beef broth or chicken broth, with a bit of dry osmanthus, better For example, in beef or chicken soup, add some dried osmanthus flowers to make it look better and add more aroma; or use fresh flowers to make soup directly, such as the fresh golden needle flower stewed pork ribs soup.
Stir-fry: Flowers are cleaned and quickly boiled, and then stir-fried with shredded meat, such as fresh flowers, wild ginger flowers, betel nut flowers are very suitable. The most important thing to remember is that you can't just buy a new product, but you can also buy a new product with a different price tag, so you don't have to worry about it.
Cold: Fresh edible flowers cleaned, can be added to the lettuce salad, such as edible rose petals is very with, pleasing to the eye and very distinctive.
The season of flowers is here! In Chinese food culture, "using flowers in dishes" has a history of more than 2,000 years, so this summer, why not take advantage of the flower season and try a delicious and festive floral feast at home?
To make your heart bloom, eat 5 kinds of flowers
The common rose, chrysanthemums, osmanthus, roses, flowers, flowers, flowers, and other 5 kinds of flowers are used in dishes, and this magazine has invited the nutritionist of the Taipei Postal Hospital, Ms. Huang Shuhui, and the Chinese medicine practitioner, Mr. Chuang Ya-hui, to analyze the nutritional value of the flower food and the effect of health care, and to teach the flowers to be used in the dishes and tea. The newest addition to the list is the newest addition to the list, the newest addition to the list, the newest addition to the list, the newest addition to the list!
Roses
Roses are warm, which helps to relieve depression, and has the effect of activating blood circulation and relieving pain, because of the warmth, so it is recommended to match with cool herbs to drink, so that you will not have a dry mouth, and also help to ease the liver and relieve the depression, and the blood circulation.
Effects: Nourishes the blood, strengthens the brain, enhances physical strength, and relieves stress.
Rose petals and lettuce salad
Ingredients: Rose petals, lettuce salad.
Method: Wash the rose petals and mix them with lettuce salad.
"Chrysanthemum"
Chrysanthemum is a cool tea that can help clear the liver fire and help the eyes, chrysanthemum tea can also appease the temper, or the common modern eye overuse caused by the eyes red itchy or dry, but the stomach is not good people have to pay attention to the chrysanthemum tea can not be drunk alone, it is recommended that you can with a little red dates is better.
Chrysanthemum tea
Ingredients: Hangzhou chrysanthemum 2 money, Eucalyptus leaves 2 money, Chinese wolfberry 1 two, mulberry 3 money, perilla leaves 1 money.
Effects: Nourishes the liver and tonifies the kidney, replenishes blood and brightens the eyes.
Japanese Yuzu Vinegar Sauce Chrysanthemum with Spinach
Ingredients: Chrysanthemum, spinach, Japanese Yuzu Vinegar Sauce.
Methods:
1. Peel off the petals of chrysanthemums, wash and quick-boil chilled. The first thing you need to do is to cut the spinach into pieces and boil it to drain.
2. Mix the chrysanthemums and spinach, and then drizzle with Japanese yuzu vinegar sauce to finish.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has the effect of strengthening the stomach and rectifying the intestines, especially in the summer easy to summer invasion of appetite, you can drink some cinnamon with cool moist herbs.
Cinnamon Tea
Ingredients: 1.5 cents of cinnamon, 1.5 cents of peppermint, 1 tael of bamboo, 1 tael of cinnamon, 3 cents of Buddha's hand.
Effects: Nourishes Qi and strengthens the spleen, nourishes the stomach and promotes the production of fluids, and maintains the function of the stomach and intestines.
Cinnamon Beef Soup
Ingredients: 1 piece of beef tendon, ginger, green onion, rice wine, 1 spoon of dried cinnamon.
How to do:
1. Beef tendon, remove the tendon membrane, into the boiling water stew, you can add green onions, ginger and rice wine to remove the fishy flavor.
2. slightly cooked, the tendon fishing, cut into about 1 centimeter thickness of meat, and then poured into the beef broth to continue to stew for about 40 ~ 50 minutes.
3. Season with salt, add 1 tbsp of cinnamon and simmer for 10 minutes, sprinkle with chopped green onion and serve.
TIPS: In addition to the broth, you can also try osmanthus stuffed with honey in black tea, osmanthus wine dumplings are also very delicious.
"Luo Shenhua"
Luo Shenhua is a cool flower, with the effect of eliminating fat and protecting the liver, for B liver, C liver, fatty liver, chronic hepatitis patients can help to clear the liver fire. When you eat too much, drink some Luo Shenhua tea as drinking water after meals, which can help to eliminate food.
Luo Shen eliminates fat and strengthens the heart tea
Ingredients: 1 Luo Shen flower, 5 money of roasted licorice, 5 money of maitake, 2 money of lotus leaves, 2 money of Salvia divinorum.
Effects: Nourishes qi and strengthens the heart, nourishes yin and nourishes the liver, clears heat and eliminates fat.
Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet with Lovage Flowers
Ingredients: 1 large piece of sculpted fish fillet, 1/4 onion, half of red and yellow bell peppers each, 5-6 Lovage Flowers, and a little groundnut powder.
How to do it:
1. Carved fish fillets cut into tablespoon size, salt, white pepper, rice wine marinade, dipped in some groundnut flour into the pan frying until golden brown and cooked through. Onions and bell peppers are cut into long slices.
2. In a frying pan, add 1 bowl of water and bring to a boil, then add the flowers and cook until the soup turns a deep purple color.
3. Add onions, bell peppers and stir fry, season with a little salt and sugar to make a sweet and sour sauce.
4. Thicken the sauce slightly with groundnut flour water and add the crispy fish fillets.
The Golden Needle Flower
The Golden Needle Flower, also known as the "forget-me-not" herb, is sweet and cool, and has the ability to replenish qi and nourish the blood, clear away heat and dampness, strengthen the muscles and bones, and forget the worry and relieve the sadness of the efficacy, which is suitable for the common modern-day people with autonomic nervous disorders, excessive anxiety and other physical and mental imbalances.
Golden Needle Lung and Kidney Soup
Ingredients: 1 tael of Sentinel, 5 cents of asparagus, 10 red dates, 5 cents of white lentils; 1 bowl of golden needles, 1 bowl of fresh yam, ? catty of baby back ribs, 3 slices of ginger, 1 tablespoon of rice wine, a moderate amount of cilantro, salt, and sesame oil (for about 4 to 5 people).
How to make:
1. Put the Chinese prickly pear, asparagus and white lentils into a bag; peel the yam and cut it into pieces.
2. Put the herbal bag, red dates, baby ribs and ginger into a pot, add 2000 c.c. of water, bring to a boil over high heat, remove the froth and change to low heat, and simmer for about 1 hour.
3. Remove the herbal packet, add yam and golden needles, bring to a boil again, add salt and sesame oil to taste, remove from heat after 5 minutes, sprinkle with cilantro to serve.
Effects: Nourishes the lungs, moisturizes the kidneys, strengthens the muscles and bones, and removes anxiety.
Stir Fried Shredded Pork with Needleflower
Ingredients: 200 grams of fresh Needleflower, 100 grams of shredded pork, shredded ginger.
Preparation:
1. Fresh needles flower buds washed, first boiled in boiling water and drained, soaked in cool water for 2 hours to keep the crispness of the fish.
2. frying pan a little oil, low-temperature stir-fry ginger and shredded meat, until the meat is almost cooked under the needle flower stir-fry, salt and pepper seasoning can be pot.
TIPS:
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Note:
◆ For those with bloating and diarrhea, add Poria 3-5 Qian.
◆ For constipation, add 3 to 5 qian of ground cassia seeds.
◆When the body has acute inflammation, colds, severe disease attack, then you should first suspend consumption, until the condition is relieved and then continue to take.
This article is excerpted from Changchun Monthly 435