Vegetables enhance the flavor.

Introduction: Seaweed is a type of laver, known for its delicious flavor and crisp texture. Rich in umami substances like glutamic acid and alanine, seaweed has a unique savory taste. Additionally, it is a healthy food that is high in protein, low in fat, and rich in carotene and minerals. It can be eaten as a snack or as a side dish to enhance a meal.

For the sake of flavor, many people add various seasonings when cooking. While this improves the taste, artificial flavorings may have certain health effects. In fact, many vegetables are healthy seasonings. With spring here, let's embrace "naked cooking" and savor the freshness of vegetables.

Oil Sunflower Sprouts (Refreshing and Delicious)

Oil sunflower sprouts, also known as sunflower seed sprouts, are like other sprout vegetables—a refreshing and crisp appetizer. Adding a small amount to dishes or soups can serve as a natural seasoning. Besides their good texture, oil sunflower sprouts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, with linoleic acid content reaching 50% to 60%. They are also abundant in minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium, as well as various vitamins, with the B vitamin content being much higher than that of mung bean sprouts. Pea sprouts and radish sprouts are also excellent seasoning ingredients.

Pea Sprouts in Broth

Shiitake Mushroom Broth (Umami-boosting and Deodorizing)

Fresh shiitake mushrooms have a crisp texture and are suitable for stir-frying with other vegetables. Dried shiitake mushrooms have a stronger aroma and are perfect for stewing with meat, as they enhance umami and remove any gamey taste, making the dish very flavorful. It's best to soak dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water (30°C to 40°C). Rinse them before soaking, and the water used to soak the mushrooms can be added to the stew for an even richer flavor.

Dried Seaweed (Nutritious Snack)

Seaweed is a type of laver, known for its delicious flavor and crisp texture. Rich in umami substances like glutamic acid and alanine, seaweed has a unique savory taste. Additionally, it is a healthy food that is high in protein, low in fat, and rich in carotene and minerals. It can be eaten as a snack or as a side dish to enhance a meal.

Shiitake and Tofu Soup

>[NextPage]However, it should be noted that seaweed is rich in iodine, so you should eat no more than a small packet per day (about 6 grams).

Toona Juice (Stomach-soothing and Qi-regulating)

Toona, a seasonal vegetable in spring, is rich in vitamin C and is said to invigorate the spleen, regulate qi, clear heat, and detoxify. In fact, toona is a very flavorful and nutritious seasoning. I recommend a toona and garlic sauce. Chop and mash toona and garlic together, then add a small amount of sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, and cold water. Mix well to make a sauce. Add a little to noodles or stir-fries for a unique flavor, and it also helps prevent colds.

Toona and Scrambled Eggs