This topic will be told from multiple perspectives, gradually leading to the true value of this "butter", as well as touching on some of the culture, health and life philosophies associated with it
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As the saying goes, scarcity is expensive, many times some of the "treasures" around us are actually thrown away by us unintentionally, in our hometown, when killing chickens, a piece of butter in the stomach, everyone thinks it's useless, just throw it away, you know? This piece of "butter" is not only delicious, but also has many magical benefits
It's better to talk about it first, what is this "butter", it is the fat tissue of chicken, some people call it "chicken fat", listening to the name, many people intuitively feel that "oil" is a dangerous thing, easy to make people fat, cardiovascular is not good, but the truth is, this thing is not so simple, its nutritional value is a treasure, healthy diet can be a little bit of these good things, definitely more personality
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Let's start, let's talk about the history of chicken fat first, in the past, almost every household will kill chicken, chicken soup has become the daily diet flavor of the people, at that time did not pay attention to any rich ingredients, chicken fat has become the "delicious" in the minds of everyone, whether it is used to stir-fry vegetables, or used to stew soup, chicken fat can add a thick layer of aroma to the food, lips and teeth are fragrant, the amount of rice immediately rebounded, especially during the New Year, the month of the month to kill the chicken, chicken fat has become the highlight of this meal, not only fragrant, but also can make people feel a strong hometown flavor
We can talk about the benefits of chicken fat to our health nourishment, many people know a little bit about nutrition, will know that high-quality fat is very important to the body, chicken fat just belongs to this category, it is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, can maintain the health and vitality of the human body, I remember the last time I heard a lot of research, found that moderate intake of these good oils, can reduce the risk of heart disease, improve immunity, is simply a kind of nourishment for the body, there is really no need to be afraid of drinking chicken fat, Eating with the right diet is really a good way to do it
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Some people may say, it's better to have some chicken fat than to eat olive oil or avocado oil, which is much better than chicken fat, in my opinion, the diversity of oil sources is very important, but you can't deny the value of chicken fat, such as making claypot rice and stew soup at home, with a little chicken fat can make the taste richer, over time, chicken fat has become a part of the family in the inheritance of ancestors, besides, the oil bought in the supermarket on the market is not necessarily healthy, but the hand-made chicken fat has a greater advantage in pure and pure natural, The ingredients are simple and straightforward, and everyone can eat with confidence
Continue to chat, some friends may be worried, chicken fat is so good, eat too much weight will rub up, anything as long as it is excessive, is not a good thing, although chicken fat is nutritious, but if you blindly enjoy, it is easy to cause nutritional imbalance, we have an important principle in our diet, that is, "moderate amount", eat a little chicken fat, with fresh vegetables, high-quality protein, practice fine diet, so that the body can really benefit
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Let's talk about culture, chicken fat has a special place in the dishes of many places, and the fried rice noodles in our hometown always have to put a few drops of chicken fat to enhance the taste of the rice noodles; In the north, chicken fat is often added to the filling of dumplings to add a fresh and fragrant taste, which shows that people's recognition and acceptance of chicken fat has gradually become a traditional eating habit
Speaking of this, many friends may be curious: "My family doesn't kill chickens, can I give chicken fat when I buy chickens?" "Of course you can, but like the current strides of breeding and industrialization, a lot of chicken processing is to remove this solid piece, it looks good, but in fact it has lost a lot of delicacy and nutrition, if you can encourage your family and friends around you, chicken fat as a clever condiment to use, it is really a good idea."
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By the way, I want to share a thing that I have personally experienced, a while ago, when I was partying with friends, I tasted the chicken soup made by his grandmother, the taste was extraordinarily delicious, the key is to use a lot of chicken fat, even the soup is very mellow, drinking it makes people's hearts warm, and then asked her the secret recipe, she didn't think: "Just use my chicken fat, nothing else," I felt at the time, the charm of chicken fat, sure enough, is not wrong at all
Some people may continue to ask, in addition to being used for cooking, what other novel methods are there for chicken fat? This is also a good topic, chicken fat can also be used in some cooking, baking, and even in some candies and desserts, highlighting different flavors, especially in some places, chicken fat is used to make special pastries, cleverly combining sweet and salty flavors, forming a unique flavor
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Here, I would like to take this opportunity to call on everyone to cherish the ingredients around us, whether it is chicken fat, lard, or other ingredients, we live in such a fast-growing society, we must have a correct concept of diet, through reasonable collocation and innovation, make full use of resources, improve our quality of life, and moreover, cherish the beauty of history and culture behind these traditional ingredients, and share them with the people around you, so that everyone can experience the unique charm of these "treasures".
I hope that the next time you eat chicken, you can remember the neglected piece of "butter", don't throw it away, and enjoy the deliciousness it brings, as well as the warmth of family and culture behind it, life should be so rich, why let good things be wasted? Cherish and enjoy life and be a wise person!
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The above is a draft of this article about "when the chicken is killed at home, a piece of butter in the stomach is always thrown away, but I don't know that it is a treasure", I hope this colloquial expression and vivid description can attract the interest of readers, and at the same time bring you a new understanding of chicken fat, if you have any suggestions for modification or need to add something, please feel free to let me know!