As the saying goes, it’s cold in the 39th and hot in the 3rd day. Every July and August will usher in the hottest days of the year. Not only is the temperature high, but the air humidity is also high, so in a hot and humid environment , it is a big test for people’s physical and mental state.

For thousands of years, our ancestors have left us a lot of wisdom about diet, including when to eat what kind of food. As the old people said, nourish yang in spring and summer, nourish yang in autumn and winter. The dog days are coming.

Next, I will share with you a traditional food that is very suitable for eating during the Dog Days. Before and after the Dog Days, ginger and rice vinegar are a perfect match. Take 3 tablets a day to spend the summer comfortably.

Ginger soaked in vinegar

Ingredients: 2 pounds of red bud ginger, 1 bottle of rice vinegar, 50 grams of white sugar

1. Wash the young ginger, peel and cut into pieces Thin slices, the ginger peel itself has an astringent taste, if you don't mind, you don't need to peel it.

2. Prepare a sealable container and sterilize it in advance. When using the container, it should be in a dry, clean, water-free and oil-free state, and then put the ginger slices into the container;

3. Pour rice vinegar into a container. The amount of vinegar should not exceed the amount of ginger slices. Then add sugar, cover and seal, shake up and down for a few times, then put it in the refrigerator to refrigerate, soak for about 1 week, and then take it out. have eaten.

When ginger is soaked in vinegar, you will find that the ginger turns pink. This is actually normal. This is because young ginger contains anthocyanins, which will turn red in an acidic environment. Therefore, ginger in rice vinegar After soaking in water for a period of time, it will look pink. It is non-toxic and harmless and can be eaten with confidence.