No matter where you go, you have to have some fun and find some solutions. Yes, food is my fun and my way of thinking! XiaoTanShiKi will work with you to take the food you eat seriously! Introduction: When is Xiaoshu this year? According to the new calendar, the date is July 7, w

No matter where you go, you have to have some fun and think of some solutions. Yes, food is my fun and my way of thinking! XiaoTanShiKi will work with you to take the food you eat seriously!

Introduction:

When is the Slight Heat this year? According to the new calendar, the date is July 7, which is not many days away from now. The arrival of Slight Heat means that the weather starts to become hot and hot, as the saying goes, "Slight Heat and Big Heat, steaming at the top and boiling at the bottom." Faced with such hot days, what should we do in terms of diet? The ancients had a lot of experience in this regard, and we can learn from it. I have been hearing from my family since I was a child that there are three treasures in Xiaoshu. It is said that eating them will make you good. I only recently understood which three treasures they are.

The so-called "Three Treasures of Xiaoshu" refer to three seasonal ingredients, which are "eel, lotus root and mung bean sprouts". However, the treasure I am talking about here refers to only one kind, which is lotus root. Compared with eel and mung bean sprouts, I think lotus root is more cost-effective.

Xiaoshu is approaching. "Eat a treasure and welcome a treasure." What does a treasure mean? Many people don't know what it's used for. One treasure here refers to lotus root. "Compendium of Materia Medica·Fruit·Lotus Root" records: "Those who pick it tender in June and July will be crispy and delicious when eaten raw." It is the season when lotus roots are on the market in large quantities. If you eat fresh Crispy lotus root is just right at this time. It is crisp, sweet, refreshing and delicious. It is a good product.

Why is eating lotus root associated with welcoming wealth?

First, lotus root has many meanings in Chinese culture, including the saying of making a fortune. Even the New Year’s Eve dinner in many places must include lotus root. After we break the lotus root, we can see There are a lot of holes, which means that all roads are connected, and the road to wealth is wide, so there is a saying in Xiaoshu that "eat a treasure and welcome wealth".

Secondly, lotus root has always represented integrity, and as early as the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty, it was designated as an imperial tribute. Since it is a tribute, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a treasure. And because the lotus root and the lotus are both filthy and unstained, together with the lotus, it is a symbol of an honest and upright personality. An upright and honest person is invisible. of wealth.

Third, lotus root is called "spiritual root" in "Compendium of Materia Medica". It is recorded in the poem "Ode to Lotus Root": "Lotus root, lotus root, lotus root, walks in the mud all its life. The clear ripples wash the ice heart, the green lotus holds the jade head." Although the lotus root walks in the mud, it gathers sunshine. , this noble quality is exactly what we need to learn. This treasure refers to the spiritual treasure that lotus root brings to us.

How should we choose lotus root?

. Don’t choose the kind that is too clean and white. Choose the kind that is slightly yellow and has no peculiar smell. If it appears white or black, it may have been treated with industrial chemicals or it is no longer fresh. This is Don't buy it.

. Pay attention to the holes of the lotus root. The hole in the middle is larger, so it is crispier and tastes better. It is used in cold season. If it is smaller, it may be older. It needs to be cooked thoroughly. eat.

How to cook lotus root:

We have mentioned above that lotus root is "picked tenderly in June and July, and is crispy when eaten raw." Therefore, if you eat lotus root during Xiaoshu, it is best to eat it raw, which will be crispier, so I recommend it to everyone. [Orange Juice Lotus Root Slices]

Ingredients required: oranges, white sugar, lotus root

Specific method: After peeling the oranges, directly use a juicer to make juice, then filter it, wash the fresh lotus roots, blanch them briefly, and quickly drain them Take it out, put it into ice water, then put it into orange juice and a little sugar, mix it well, marinate it for about 15 minutes and then you can eat it.

Food Engraving said:

Xiaoshu was eating lotus root slices with orange juice, it reminded me of the poet Tao Bi's poem "Ode to Lotus Root": "With you to relieve the scorching heat, don't guess at melons and plums."The treasure of Xiaoshu, after eating it, it seems that there is still a certain opinion. Friends, what do you think?

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