As we speak, the dog days of summer are here, and the most testing period of the entire summer is coming. I believe everyone is fully prepared to meet this annual hot summer challenge, a long challenge. , up to 40 days.
It has to be said that China is a nation that likes to eat. No matter it is a festival or various solar terms, they can always find corresponding delicacies to set off the atmosphere, such as glutinous rice balls for the Lantern Festival, rice dumplings for the Dragon Boat Festival, and dumplings for the Winter Solstice... ··So what should you eat and drink during the dog days of summer?
As the old saying goes: "With a bowl of soup, there is no need to prescribe a prescription." Everyone should have a question, what kind of bowl of soup is it?
"A bowl of soup for a sheep is better than a good medicine." Fuyang is the sheep after entering the ambush. The custom of eating mutton after entering Fu has a history of thousands of years. In some areas of our country, the "Fu Sheep Cultural Festival" is often held.
We all know that mutton is warm in nature . There must be some people worried that eating mutton in summer will make it hotter? In fact, it is not the case. Eating mutton in the dog days of summer is easier to drive the cold out of the body. Especially for some people with weak immune systems, poor immunity, and anemia, eating mutton has a greater effect.
Nowadays, many people almost stay in air-conditioned rooms for long periods of time without going out. Although it is cool, it will cause various problems to the body over time. The accumulation of cold air in the body can cause arthritis and rheumatism And other issues. Drinking two mouthfuls of mutton soup at this time can effectively alleviate this situation.
Let me share with you a homely recipe of mutton soup. It is simple and easy to learn, just follow it.
1. Prepare the ingredients
About a pound of mutton , choose fresh ones, cut them into long strips first, then cut them into large pieces, clean them and put them in a basin for later use. Fruit corn One stick, first cut into thick slices, and then cut in the middle.
One yam, peel and wash it, cut it into hob pieces, put it in a small basin, pour in an appropriate amount of water and soak it to prevent the yam from oxidizing and turning black. Half a green onion, cut into oblique slices, a piece of ginger, cut into ginger slices, and Angelica dahurica and put them together. Put a handful of wolfberry in a bowl, add water and soak for a while.
2. Blanch the water
Pour an appropriate amount of water into the pot, add a spoonful of salt to increase the base flavor, wait until the water boils, add the yam segments, push it a few times with a spoon, change to medium heat and cook for two minutes . Put the corn in again, continue to cook for one minute , and use a slotted spoon to remove the water.
3. Start cooking
Add water to the pot. When the water is cold, add the mutton to the pot. Add a little cooking wine to remove the fishy smell. After the water boils, use a spoon to stir it a few times to allow the mutton to heat evenly. Cook over medium heat for two minutes. , use a spoon to skim off the foam on the top, take it out with a slotted spoon and put it into a casserole, add an appropriate amount of boiling water.
Put the green onion, ginger and Angelica dahurica inside, cover the pot, turn on high heat, wait for the water to boil, then change to low heat, continue to simmer for an hour. After 30 minutes, pick out the green onion and ginger inside, cover the pot and continue Simmer for 30 minutes.
1 hour later, pour in the yam and corn, simmer for another 15 minutes, then start seasoning: appropriate amounts of salt, chicken essence, and pepper, stir to dissolve the seasoning, turn off the heat and start the pot.
4. Remove from the pot
Pour the stewed mutton into a soup basin, sprinkle with wolfberry, add a little coriander and yellow garlic segments, and this delicious soup is ready to serve.
Don’t forget to drink a bowl of fragrant mutton soup in the middle of summer. It can drive away the cold with heat and is full of nutrients. Hurry up and make it for your family to try!
(No. 1 celebrity chef editor: Mingming)
