The climate of summer can be described in one word: hot. With the arrival of summer, the temperature gradually rises and the humidity in the air increases. This kind of hot and humid climate not only makes people feel unbearably hot, but also easily causes physical discomfort, such as heat stroke and poor appetite. Therefore, summer diet is particularly important, and it is particularly important to choose some ingredients that clear away heat and relieve heat, appetize and strengthen the spleen.
When it comes to ingredients to clear the heat and relieve the heat in summer, many people will think of bitter gourd first. However, there is one ingredient that is often overlooked than bitter gourd that is often overlooked, and that is perilla leaves. Perilla leaves not only have a unique taste, but also have high medicinal value, and are known as a good product for summer health. Perilla leaves are rich in nutrients and have a variety of health benefits. It is rich in minerals such as vitamin C, calcium, iron, etc., and also contains a variety of active ingredients such as perilla aldehyde, perilla alcohol, etc. These ingredients have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and detoxifying effects, which can effectively help the body resist the heat and humidity of summer. In addition, perilla leaves also help to appetize and strengthen the spleen, improve the problem of loss of appetite, especially suitable for summer consumption.
The medicinal value of perilla leaves is also well documented in Chinese medicine classics. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that perilla leaves are warm in nature, pungent in taste, and have the effects of relieving cold, promoting qi and stomach, and relieving cough and phlegm. In summer, it is easy to catch a cold, and perilla leaves can help relieve the cold and relieve symptoms. At the same time, it can also help regulate the stomach and intestines, promote digestion, and relieve discomfort such as bloating and nausea.
Perilla ginger rice tea is a simple and nutritious summer health tea drink, which has the effect of clearing heat and relieving heat, appetizing and strengthening the spleen. Here's a detailed introduction to how to make this tea drink.
Recommended recipe: Perilla ginger rice tea
Ingredients: 20 grams of perilla leaves, 10 grams of ginger, 30 grams of millet, appropriate amount of water.
Here's how:
1. Handle perilla leaves: Pick off the perilla leaves, wash them, control the moisture, steam them in a pot for 3 minutes, turn off the heat and take them out, dry them for later use.
2. Handle the ginger: Wash the ginger, scrape off the skin, and cut into thin strips for later use. The amount of shredded ginger can be increased or decreased according to personal taste.
3. Handle the millet: Wash the millet, drain and set aside. It is recommended to choose fresh millet to ensure taste and nutrition.
4. Stir-fry millet: Take a clean wok, put in the cleaned millet, and stir-fry over medium-low heat until the surface of the millet is slightly yellow and exudes fragrance. Sautéing millet removes its raw flavor and makes it easier to cook for a fragrant flavor.
5. Add shredded ginger and perilla leaves: After the millet is fried, add the shredded ginger and perilla leaves, stir-fry slowly over low heat, completely fry the water of the perilla leaves and shredded ginger, turn off the heat, let it cool naturally, put it in a glass jar and seal it for preservation, and take it as you eat.
This perilla ginger rice tea has both the fragrance of perilla leaves, the spicy taste of ginger, and the sweetness of millet, which has a unique taste, fresh and refreshing. It not only has the effect of clearing heat and relieving heat, but also warms the stomach and spleen, which is very suitable for drinking in summer.
Directions:
Perilla ginger rice tea can be drunk in the morning or afternoon, take an appropriate amount each time into a cup, add washed wolfberries, and drink with boiling water. It is recommended to drink it 2-3 times a week, which can effectively help regulate the body and relieve the discomfort of summer. Since perilla leaves have certain medicinal properties, they should be drunk in moderation and should not be excessive.
Cooking Tips:
1. Selection of perilla leaves: Choose fresh, emerald green perilla leaves to ensure the aroma and nutrition of the tea.
2. Ginger treatment: Ginger should be fresh and non-rotten, and finely shredded to help fully release its pungent flavor.
3. Stir-fry millet: When frying millet, you should master the heat well, avoid scorching, and fry until slightly yellow.
Overall, this perilla ginger rice tea is easy to make, easy to obtain ingredients, and is suitable for daily drinks in the hot summer, which can not only relieve heat and clear heat, but also regulate the body, making it a rare summer health product.
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