Modern research shows that crucian carp can enhance disease resistance because it contains high-quality, easily digestible and absorbable protein, making it an excellent protein source. Regular consumption can boost the body's immunity. Crucian carp has the effect of promoting lactation; it is commonly stewed for postpartum women, as it can both nourish the body and promote milk production. Crucian carp is low in fat, tender and not greasy, making it very suitable for people who want to improve their complexion but are afraid of gaining weight. It also contains comprehensive and high-quality protein, which has a good strengthening effect on the skin's elastic fibers. Crucian carp roe can nourish the liver and benefit the eyes; crucian carp gallbladder has the effect of strengthening the brain and enhancing intelligence.
Crucian Carp and Tofu Soup
As recorded in "Compendium of Materia Medica": The crucian carp likes to stay in the mud and does not eat miscellaneous things, so it can nourish the stomach. In winter, the meat is thick and the roe is abundant, making its taste especially delicious. Traditional Chinese medicine believes: crucian carp is sweet in taste and neutral in nature, entering the spleen, stomach, and large intestine meridians; it has the effects of strengthening the spleen, whetting the appetite, replenishing qi, promoting urination, promoting lactation, and eliminating dampness.
Tofu: Tofu is a food mainly made from soybeans, invented by Liu An, the King of Huainan, during the Han Dynasty. Traditional Chinese medicine believes: tofu is sweet and salty in taste, cold in nature, and non-toxic. It has the effects of relieving chest congestion and replenishing qi, harmonizing the spleen and stomach, eliminating bloating, clearing turbid qi from the large intestine, clearing heat and resolving blood stasis. Modern research shows that tofu is rich in nutrients, containing iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and other essential trace elements for the human body. It also contains carbohydrates, vegetable oil, and abundant high-quality protein, earning it the reputation of "vegetable meat". 100g of tofu can meet a person's daily calcium requirement.
In addition to aiding digestion and stimulating the appetite, tofu is also beneficial for the growth and development of teeth and bones. Tofu contains no cholesterol, making it an ideal food for patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, high cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, and coronary heart disease.
After learning about the nutritional benefits of crucian carp and tofu from the above introduction, we know that both are rich in nutrients. Now, let's make this delicious and brain-nourishing
Crucian Carp and Tofu Soup
[Ingredients]
500g crucian carp, 200g tofu, appropriate amount of scallions, old ginger shreds, and coriander leaves, cooking oil, salt, cooking wine, soy sauce.
[Steps]
1. Clean the crucian carp by removing the internal organs and scales. Marinate it with cooking wine, soy sauce, and old ginger shreds.
2. Cut the tofu into small pieces, blanch them in boiling water, then remove and drain the water.
3. Heat the cooking oil in a pan, add the marinated crucian carp and stir-fry until slightly golden on both sides. Then add 800ml of pure water.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cook for 30 minutes. Add the tofu and continue to cook for another 20 minutes. Garnish with scallions and coriander leaves before serving.
Tofu soup