Gourds have the effects of clearing heat, promoting urination to drain dampness, and relieving summer heat. Around the time of the Start of Autumn, it's good to eat some gourds. Eating these three gourds skillfully in autumn can help treat ailments.
Steamed Loofah for Detoxification and Bowel Regularity
Loofah can be eaten from late spring to early autumn. When I was a child, I often helped my mother pick loofah, which we would then stir-fry or make into soup. Even after cooking, the loofah retains a fresh aroma and also has the effects of promoting urination, cooling the blood, detoxifying, and relieving constipation.
For steamed loofah, add some minced meat and minced garlic, and steam until just cooked. Drizzle with some seafood sauce for a delicious flavor. If you like spicy food, you can add the minced garlic at the end. Loofah is very juicy, so it's best to cook and eat it immediately. Don't let it sit for too long, otherwise it will turn black and affect the appetite. Additionally, the tender tips of the loofah vine are delicious when served cold as a salad or stir-fried with garlic. They are sweet, crisp, and beneficial for the lungs and skin.
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Simmed Papaya Soup to Relieve Dryness and Moisten the Bowels
In addition to being eaten as a fruit, papaya can be used to make soup in the fall; it's a very versatile ingredient. I recommend papaya and pork rib soup. Prepare one to two pounds of pork ribs, and about one pound of papaya (peeled, seeded, and cut into small pieces). Pour off the scum from the first boiling of the ribs, then place the papaya, ribs, and a small amount of southern杏仁 in a simmering pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat. Add a little salt before serving. The resulting soup is light and refreshing, and your family will surely love it.
Papaya soup has a light flavor and can also hydrate the body and relieve dryness. Furthermore, the enzymes rich in papaya can aid digestion, making it suitable for those with constipation and indigestion. For postpartum women, simmering some papaya and fish soup can help promote lactation and nourish the body.
Calabash Dumplings to Clear Heat and Stimulate the Appetite
Compared to common dishes like stir-fried calabash with shredded pork or garlic calabash, I prefer making calabash dumplings. Shred the calabash and mix it with a meat filling (such as pork, beef, mutton, or shrimp) to create a filling with a great texture and a well-balanced combination of meat and vegetables.
Calabash is neutral in nature and has the effects of promoting urination to reduce swelling, quenching thirst and relieving restlessness, and clearing urinary tract blockages. In early autumn, temperatures are still high, and many people have poor appetites. Cooking meat with calabash ensures the intake of vegetables while also increasing protein intake. Calabash is high in carotene, which has a certain antioxidant effect. Additionally, it contains trypsin inhibitors, which inhibit trypsin and can help lower blood sugar.
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