As summer approaches, so does the heat and humidity. During seasons like these, many people experience a loss of appetite and a poor appetite. However, it is precisely this season that gives birth to many refreshing and appetizing delicacies. Today, I'm going to share with you three hors d'oeuvres that are not only delicious, but also help us get rid of summer irritability and add a touch of coolness.
【Chilled cucumber fungus】
Cucumber is one of the most common vegetables in summer, and people love it for its refreshing taste and abundant moisture. The fungus is a nutritious ingredient that has a variety of effects such as moisturizing the lungs, nourishing the stomach, and invigorating the blood. Combining these two to make cold cucumber fungus, which is not only rich in taste, but also extremely nutritious.
Materials Required:
2 cucumbers
Dried fungus 50 grams
Garlic 3 cloves
Light soy sauce 2 scoops
Balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt to taste
A little sesame oil
Chili oil (optional) to taste
Steps:
Soak the dried fungus in warm water in advance, wash it and tear it into small flowers for later use.
Wash the cucumbers, pat them loose, cut them into pieces and put them in a bowl.
Finely chop the garlic, add light soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt and sesame oil, and stir well to form a sauce.
Mix the fungus and cucumber together, pour in the sauce, mix well and marinate for 10 minutes.
Finally, add an appropriate amount of chili oil according to personal taste and stir well.
This cold cucumber fungus is not only brightly colored, but also has a refreshing taste. The crispness of the cucumber and the tenderness of the fungus are intertwined in the mouth, and the sweet and sour sauce is accompanied by an endless aftertaste.
【Hot and sour shredded potatoes】
Potatoes are a very common ingredient with a soft texture and a rich nutritional taste. The hot and sour shredded potatoes are an appetizer made by cutting the potatoes into thin strips and mixing them with a sour and spicy seasoning. It is sour and spicy, rich in taste, and is a rare delicacy in summer.
Materials Required:
Potatoes 2 pcs
2 cloves of garlic
Ginger 1 small piece
Dried chili peppers to taste
Balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons
Light soy sauce 1 scoop
1/2 scoop sugar
Salt to taste
A pinch of peppercorn powder
Cooking oil to taste
Steps:
Peel and wash the potatoes, cut them into thin strips and soak them in water for a while to remove excess starch.
Finely chop the garlic and ginger and cut the dried chili peppers into pieces and set aside.
Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot, heat it, add minced garlic, minced ginger and dried chili peppers, and stir-fry until fragrant.
Remove the shredded potatoes and drain the water, pour them into the pan and stir-fry until they are raw.
Add balsamic vinegar, light soy sauce, sugar, salt and peppercorns, stir-fry evenly and serve.
This sour and spicy shredded potato dish is golden in color and sour and spicy. The softness of the shredded potatoes and the sour and spicy flavor of the seasoning are perfectly combined, making people can't stop eating them. At the same time, it also has an appetizing effect, which is very suitable for summer consumption.
3. Sweet and sour lotus root slices
Lotus root is a nutritious and sweet ingredient. In the summer, the lotus root is thinly sliced and made into sweet and sour lotus root slices, which not only taste delicious, but also have the effect of clearing away heat and relieving heat. This side dish is sweet and sour, and the lotus root slices are crispy and juicy, making it a rare delicacy in summer.
Materials Required:
Lotus root 1 section
2 cloves of garlic
Ginger 1 small piece
2 scoops sugar
Balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp
Light soy sauce 1/2 scoop
Salt to taste
Cooking oil to taste
Steps:
Peel and wash the lotus root, cut into thin slices and set aside.
Finely chop the garlic and ginger and set aside.
Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot, heat it, add minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
Pour the lotus root slices into the pan and stir-fry until they are broken.
Add sugar, balsamic vinegar, light soy sauce and salt to taste, stir-fry evenly and then remove from the pan and serve.
The color of this sweet and sour lotus root is as white as jade, and the taste is sweet and sour. The crispness of the lotus root slices and the sweet and sour flavor of the seasoning complement each other, making it unforgettable. At the same time, it also has the effect of clearing heat and relieving heat, which is a rare delicacy in summer.
These are the three hors d'oeuvres I've shared with you for summer. Not only are they delicious but also nutritious, helping us to beat summer irritability and appetite. Try these refreshing appetizers on this hot summer day!