Bitter gourd is the most suitable vegetable to eat in summer, but do you know the benefits of eating bitter gourd in summer? There are many benefits to eating bitter gourd in summer. Let me tell you about the effects and functions of bitter gourd.
The effects and functions of bitter gourd
1. Bitter gourd has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, can invigorate the spleen and stomach, can also clear the liver and improve eyesight, and can prevent heatstroke and fever.
2. Bitter gourd can also prevent scurvy, protect cell membranes, effectively prevent atherosclerosis, and it is advisable to drink bitter gourd juice often in summer to improve immune function and protect the heart!
3. Bitter gourd can also interfere with the glucose metabolism of cancer cells, prevent cancer cell transformation, and especially prevent diseases such as pancreatic cancer.
4. Bitter gourd can also help with weight loss by breaking down body fat and inhibiting fat synthesis.
How to cook bitter gourd
1. Stir-fried Bitter Gourd with Chinese Yam
Ingredients: Main ingredients are 1 bitter gourd, 1 Chinese yam; Seasonings are appropriate amount of salt, salad oil, ginger, garlic, 2 spoons of starch water, a little sugar.
Method: Wash the bitter gourd, cut it in half, scrape out the seeds, and cut it into strips; Wash the Chinese yam, peel it, and cut it into strips; Soak the bitter gourd strips and Chinese yam strips in water for 2-3 minutes, then take out and drain; Pour salad oil into the wok, when the oil is 60% hot, add the bitter gourd strips and Chinese yam strips, stir-fry briefly and then take out; Return the bitter gourd strips and Chinese yam strips to the wok, season with salt and sugar, and finally thicken the sauce with starch water.
2. Bitter Gourd Salad with Eggs
Ingredients: Main ingredients are 1 bitter gourd, 2 eggs; Seasonings are appropriate amount of salt, sugar, cooking wine, sesame oil, a little MSG, 2 cloves of garlic.
Method: Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt and cooking wine, and beat well; Pour oil into a pan, then pour in the beaten egg, stir-fry until set, break it up and let it cool; Wash the bitter gourd, cut it in half, scrape out the seeds, and cut it into strips. Mix with salt, marinate for 20 minutes, and drain the water; Mix the bitter gourd strips and egg pieces together, add sugar, MSG, sesame oil, and minced garlic and mix well.
3. Steamed Bitter Gourd with Preserved Mustard Green
Ingredients: Main ingredients are 2 bitter gourds; Auxiliary ingredient is 1 bowl of premium Yandang Mountain preserved mustard green; Seasonings are appropriate amount of soy sauce, cooking wine, rock sugar.
Method: Wash the bitter gourd, slice it in the middle, scrape out the seeds, and place it on the outer edge of a plate; Wash the preserved mustard green and place it in the middle of the plate; Put some rock sugar on the preserved mustard green, add soy sauce and cooking wine, steam over cold water for 5-10 minutes after the water comes to a boil.
4. Stuffed Bitter Gourd with Red Dates
Ingredients: Main ingredients are 4 bitter gourds, 7 dried red dates; Seasonings are a little salt, oil, honey.
Method: Wash the dried red dates and remove the pits; Wash the bitter gourd, slice it in the middle, and scrape out the seeds; Put water in a pot, add a little salt and oil, bring to a boil, then add the bitter gourd and blanch for 1-2 minutes; Stuff the red dates into the bitter gourd slices, cut them into thin pieces, and finally drizzle with honey.