Summer is here, and many women friends find their appetite waning. At this time, eating more appetizing side dishes not only stimulates the appetite but also helps prevent heatstroke! Come and take a look. Summer is here, and it's also a great time for health preservation. Due to the hot weather, preventing heatstroke is very important. In addition to sun protection, you should also eat more appetizing and heatstroke-preventing side dishes. These dishes are not only delicious but also help prevent heatstroke and whet the appetite. Here are a few heatstroke-preventing and appetizing side dishes introduced by the editor.
Spicy Lotus Root Slices
Ingredients: 500g fresh lotus root, appropriate amount of sesame oil, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn oil, vinegar, soy sauce, cilantro, garlic, ginger, monosodium glutamate, and salt.
Method: 1. Peel and wash the lotus root, then slice it. Wash and finely chop the cilantro and ginger. Peel and wash the garlic, then mince it into a paste.
2. Heat a wok, bring water to a boil, and blanch the lotus root slices until cooked. Remove and let cool in cold water. Add sesame oil, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn oil, vinegar, soy sauce, chopped cilantro, garlic paste, ginger paste, monosodium glutamate, and salt. Mix well and serve on a plate.
Features: Crisp and refreshing, thirst-quenching.
Soy Sauce Eggplant and Cucumber
Ingredients: 350g tender cucumber, 30g sesame paste, 100g tomato, appropriate amount of salt, garlic, sugar, and monosodium glutamate.
Method: 1. Wash the cucumber and crush it with the side of a knife, then place it on a plate. Wash the tomato, blanch it in hot water to peel, let it cool, cut into small pieces, and add to the cucumber plate. Sprinkle with salt, sugar, and monosodium glutamate, and mix. Peel and crush the garlic, then mince it and sprinkle over the cucumber and tomato.
2. Place the sesame paste in a bowl, dilute with a little cold water, and drizzle over the cucumber and tomato. Mix well before serving.
Features: Crisp, tender, with a fragrant sesame flavor, and deliciously refreshing.
Sour and Spicy Watermelon Rind
Ingredients: 500g watermelon rind, appropriate amount of chili, ginger, and sugar, a little salt and vinegar, appropriate amount of monosodium glutamate and sesame oil.
Method: Remove the hard outer skin of the watermelon rind, cut it into strips, and salt lightly. Squeeze out the excess water. Place in a bowl, add an appropriate amount of sugar, and mix well. Refrigerate for a short while. When ready to eat, take it out, add chili shreds, ginger shreds, vinegar, salt, and monosodium glutamate. Drizzle with sesame oil, mix well, and serve on a plate.
Features: Cool and delicious, prevents heatstroke and quenches thirst.
Mustard Lettuce Leaves
Ingredients: 200g lettuce leaves, appropriate amount of roasted white sesame seeds and sugar, a little mustard powder, appropriate amount of vinegar, salt, and monosodium glutamate.
Method: 1. Wash the lettuce leaves, cut into sections, and blanch briefly in boiling water. Remove and let cool. Place the mustard powder in a bowl, pour in boiling water to soak, then add vinegar, sugar, salt, and monosodium glutamate to make a dressing.
2. Place the lettuce leaves on a serving plate, pour the dressing over them, and sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds.
Features: Fresh green color, fragrant and spicy, refreshing to the palate.
Shiitake Mushroom and Cauliflower
Ingredients: 500g cauliflower, appropriate amount of shiitake mushrooms, appropriate amount of peanut oil, sesame oil, salt, monosodium glutamate, cooking wine, green onions, and ginger.
Method: 1. Wash the cauliflower and break into small florets. Blanch in boiling water until tender, then remove and let cool. Soak the shiitake mushrooms in boiling water, remove the stems, wash, and slice.
2. Heat a wok with peanut oil. Sauté the green onions and ginger until fragrant. Add the shiitake mushrooms, cooking wine, and salt, and stir-fry briefly. Transfer to a plate to cool. Place the cauliflower on a serving plate, add the shiitake mushrooms, salt, monosodium glutamate, and sesame oil, and mix well.
Features: Beautiful appearance, light and refreshing, prevents heatstroke.