In traditional folklore and health wisdom, "Zhongfu" is the hottest and wettest time in summer, and its importance is self-evident. As the old saying goes: "If you don't make up for it, you will suffer in autumn and winter", therefore, in the middle of the season, a reasonable diet is particularly important, and "eating melon" has naturally become an indispensable part of summer heat. Next, I will share with you 4 kinds of melons that you can eat after Zhongfu.
wax gourd
Winter melon, with its huge size, light taste and rich nutritional value, is known as the "summer holy product". It is rich in water, dietary fiber, vitamin C and a variety of minerals, which help to regulate the electrolyte balance in the body, so as to achieve the effect of clearing heat and relieving heat.
Recipe: Winter melon and barley pork rib soup
Soak the barley for 2 hours in advance to make it easier to cook.
Wash the ribs, blanch them to remove the blood foam and remove them for later use.
Peel and peel the melon and cut it into large pieces.
Put the pork ribs, barley, and ginger slices together in a casserole, add water, bring to a boil over high heat, and then change to low heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
Then put the winter melon pieces in it and continue to cook until the winter melon is soft and rotten.
Season with salt, sprinkle with chopped green onion and enjoy. This soup is light and refreshing, which can not only quench the heat and thirst, but also strengthen the spleen and dampness, which is an ideal choice for the mid-season.
Momordica charantia
Bitter gourd, although bitter in taste, is a treasure all over the body, and has many functions such as clearing heat and detoxifying. Bitter gourd contains bitter gourd and bitters, which can increase appetite, and at the same time, it is also rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber and a variety of trace elements, which has a positive effect on promoting intestinal peristalsis. Eating bitter gourd in summer can not only relieve irritability, but also effectively prevent heat stroke.
Cooking method: Stuffed meat with bitter gourd
Wash the bitter gourd and cut it into sections, remove the gourd and set aside. Take care to keep the bitter gourd segments intact so that they can be filled with meat filling.
Add minced green onion and ginger, light soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, pepper and a small amount of starch to the minced pork, stirring clockwise.
Fill the mixed meat filling into the bitter gourd segment and smooth the surface.
Add water to a boil in a steamer, add bitter gourd stuffed meat, and steam over high heat for 15 minutes.
After steaming, take it out, pour the soup into the pot, add a little water starch to thicken, and pour it on the bitter gourd stuffed meat. This dish retains the fresh bitterness of bitter gourd, but also blends with the aroma of meat, and the taste is rich, making it a delicacy on the summer table.
Cucumber
Cucumbers, crisp and refreshing, and with plenty of moisture, can be said to be the first choice for quenching thirst in summer. Cucumber is rich in a variety of trace elements, which has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and quenching thirst.
Recipe: cold cucumber
Wash the cucumbers, pat them loose and cut them into segments or chunks and place them in a large bowl.
Add minced garlic, light soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt and other seasonings according to personal taste, and mix well.
Finally, drizzle a little sesame oil to increase the aroma, mix well and serve. This cold cucumber salad is easy to make, spicy and sour, and is an appetizer on a summer day.
Through the detailed introduction and gastronomic practices of the above three kinds of melons, we can see the unique nutritional value and efficacy of each of them, and how they can be used in daily diet. During the mid-term period, proper consumption of these melons can not only help us clear away heat and detoxify, but also enhance physical fitness, smoothly pass the hot days, and lay a healthy foundation for the upcoming autumn and winter season. Therefore, it is advisable to add more winter melon, bitter gourd, cucumber and pumpkin to our daily diet and make them a part of our healthy life.