Autumn delicacy with a "potato" in my heart
Baked sweet potatoes
Fried sweet potato chips
Baked sweet potatoes
Cheese gratin mashed potatoes
Sweet potato porridge
Chen Xu
The autumn breeze rises, and the sweet potatoes are fragrant. All year round, the sweet potato at this time is the sweetest time, but also the least rainy season in one season, there is no heavy rain in summer, there is no drizzle in spring, more is the accumulation of sugar in autumn, so the sweet potato taste at this time is more delicate and sweet, and it has become a rare delicacy in autumn.
Today, let's explore the infinite possibilities of sweet potatoes, feel the nutrition and deliciousness brought by "potato" food, and make this autumn more colorful because of sweet potatoes.
Sweet potatoes are nutritious and delicious
With the autumn breeze blowing, the earth is dressed in a golden coat, and the sweet potato also ushers in its harvest season. At this time, the sweet potatoes are not only plump, but also more delicate and sweet, which is the best time to taste. Different from the cool and cool summer heat, sweet potatoes in autumn have become frequent guests on people's tables with their unique warmth and nourishment. Whether it's a bowl of sweet potato porridge in the morning or a roasted sweet potato in the afternoon, it can make people feel full of happiness in an instant.
When it comes to sweet potatoes, we have to mention its rich nutritional value. According to ancient documents such as the "Compendium of Materia Medica", sweet potatoes have the effect of "replenishing deficiency, invigorating qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and strengthening kidney yin", making people "live long and reduce diseases". It can also replenish the middle, harmonize the blood, warm the stomach, etc. As a leader in the whole grain industry, sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, iron and other minerals, which have a non-negligible role in promoting intestinal peristalsis, enhancing immunity, and maintaining visual health. In addition, the starch in sweet potatoes is a resistant starch that helps control blood sugar fluctuations, making it one of the ideal foods for people with weight loss and diabetes. In this era of healthy eating, sweet potatoes have undoubtedly become the preferred ingredient on people's tables.
A variety of flavors, nourishing and warm
Sweet potato, dried sweet potato, steamed sweet potato, sweet potato porridge, baked sweet potato, cheese mashed potato...... From the staple food of the table to the home-cooked desserts, sweet potatoes can be seen on the daily dining table.
In the morning, a bowl of hot sweet potato porridge is the best way to awaken your taste buds. Cut the washed and peeled sweet potatoes into small pieces, put them in a pot with the rice, and simmer over low heat. Over time, the sweetness of sweet potatoes and the aroma of rice intertwine to create a simple yet flavorful delicacy. This bowl of porridge not only warms the body but also warms the heart, and it is a rare warm breakfast in autumn.
In the mood for a snack? Then try the fried sweet potato chips! Slice the sweet potato, coat it with a thin layer of starch or breadcrumbs and fry it in a pan of oil until golden brown and crispy. After it comes out of the pot, sprinkle a little salt and pepper or cumin powder, which is crispy and delicious, and people can't stop eating it.
When it comes to sweet potatoes, how can you not mention baked sweet potatoes? Wrap the washed sweet potatoes in tin foil and bake them in the oven. As the temperature rises, the aroma of sweet potatoes overflows, the skin becomes brown and crispy, but the inside is soft and sweet. When you break it gently, the golden potato flesh comes into view, and when you bite into it, the warmth blooms on the tip of your tongue, as if the whole autumn has been gently wrapped.
Want something tall? Then try the cheese gratin mash! Mash the cooked sweet potatoes, season with milk, butter and salt, then spread a thick layer of cheese and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and the surface is golden brown. This dessert is not only beautiful, but also tastes amazing, the richness of the cheese and the sweetness of the mashed potatoes are perfectly integrated, and every bite is full of happiness.
And when it comes to traditional desserts, baked sweet potatoes are definitely a delicacy not to be missed. After the sweet potatoes are cut into pieces, they are simmered in white sugar water until soft and glutinous, and then the juice is reduced until the syrup is thick, so that each piece of sweet potato is coated with crystal clear icing. This dessert, with attractive color, soft and glutinous taste, melts in the mouth, sweet but not greasy, and is a favorite of sweet tooth lovers.
In this autumn, let's have a beautiful encounter with sweet potatoes! Whether as a staple food, snack or dessert, sweet potatoes can add a touch of color to our tables with their unique nutritional value and delicious taste.