As the old saying goes, “summer supplements are like wolves and tigers.” July 16th has entered the dog days, and the hottest day of the year is approaching. During the dog days of summer, the temperature is the highest of the year, and you sweat the most, making it easy for your body to feel tired and weak. Especially children, they are on summer vacation and are very active, so their clothes get soaked several times every day. It is said that "the whole year's plan lies in spring", and children should be given more nutrition in spring. But in the dog days of summer, you sweat a lot, and your body loses nutrients seriously, so it needs to be replenished.
What should I give my children to eat during the dog days of summer? Fatty and sweet foods may satisfy cravings but are difficult to digest. Spicy and spicy ingredients can stimulate our taste buds, but eating too much may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Bao Ma suggests that everyone eat more seasonal ingredients, such as lilies, , lotus root, duck, adzuki beans, etc. What I recommend to you today is potato , which has just been launched and has the best taste.
Potatoes are also called potato and potatoes. They are available all year round, but the potatoes in this season have the best taste. Whether they are eaten cold, stir-fried or used to make cakes, they are very popular among people. It has a high starch content and can be eaten as a dish or as a staple food. Potatoes come in black, yellow, red, etc., and each one is delicious. It is rich in starch, plant protein , dietary fiber, carotenoids , etc., and can be eaten by most people.
During the dog days of summer, not only are temperatures high, but heavy rains are also frequent. Appropriate eating a little spicy can help us perspire, so a simple stir-fry with potatoes and peppers is delicious and appetizing. Chili and potato shreds alone will not attract children, so pair it with steak and steamed buns to make a Chinese burger, which both adults and children will love. Let’s take a look at the specific methods and learn to show off your skills to the children.
Simple version of steamed buns with vegetables
Ingredients to prepare: 1 potato, 1 green and red pepper, 1 green onion, garlic , 1 steak, 2 spoons of light soy sauce, 2 spoons of balsamic vinegar, salt, cooking oil, flour , 3 grams of baking powder
① We put 150 grams of flour into a bowl, add 2 grams of salt, then add 3 grams of baking powder in water, stir into cotton wool, and knead into dough. After the dough has fermented, take it out, knead it into several small balls, and then roll it into dough. Brush the pan with a little oil, put in the dough and bake it. When both sides of the cake are golden brown, it will spring back quickly when pressed. After the cake has cooled a bit, cut it in the middle and place it on a plate.
②Put a little butter in the pan, melt it and add the steak to fry. When the steak is cooked through, take it out and cut it into long strips.
③ Peel the potatoes and rinse them. Use a plane to grate into shreds and soak in water. Wash it several times, remove the starch, take it out, drain it and put it on a plate.
Tips: Potatoes contain a lot of starch, which can easily oxidize and turn black when exposed to air. Soak it in water and wash off the starch so it won't turn black.
④ Wash the green and red peppers and cut them into pieces. Wash the scallions and green onions and cut them into pieces. Heat the pan with cold oil, add green and red pepper and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in shredded potatoes and , turn up the heat and stir-fry for a while.
⑤ When the potato shreds are a little transparent, add light soy sauce and balsamic vinegar and stir-fry evenly. Pour in the steak and stir-fry over high heat. After the shredded potatoes are cooked, add salt to taste, then pour a little balsamic vinegar along the edge of the pot, and stir-fry evenly.
⑥Sprinkle some chopped green onion, mix it and serve it.
Tips for moms
Doesn’t it seem like there are a lot of steps? In fact, we can make more steaks and steamed buns at one time and put them in the refrigerator. When you want to eat, heat it up and add any ingredients. Remember to take a look at a few points to learn how to taste better.
(1) Remember to soak in water before frying shredded potatoes to wash off the potato starch. In this way, the shredded potatoes will look good when fried and look appetizing.
(2) When frying the shredded potatoes, add vinegar twice. Add it to the shredded potatoes for the first time, and add it along the edge of the pot when it is almost out of the pot. Adding vinegar twice can stimulate the aroma and make it crispy, tender and delicious.
(3) The steak can be fried to a certain degree of maturity according to your own taste. If you like it tender, fry it for a little longer.
Conclusion: Dog Days is about to kick off, and we will face a new round of challenges. Children are growing up and should not just settle for being hot in the kitchen. You can try this family version of steamed buns with vegetables for your children. It is not only delicious but also very filling. I am a mom, an office worker who likes to make meals. Working around the stove, pots and pans every day makes me tired but happy at the same time. All recipes are original and no transfer or plagiarism is allowed. If you like it, please like, collect, forward and follow me!
