Introduction: Pumpkin is warm in nature and sweet in taste; it affects the spleen and stomach meridians. Belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, pumpkin is an annual climbing herb. It is rich in vitamins A, B, C, and minerals, the 8 essential amino acids required by the human body, histidine essential for children, soluble fiber, lutein, and components such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and zinc.
Pumpkin has the effects of tonifying the middle energizer and replenishing qi, resolving phlegm, and stopping cough. It can be used for qi deficiency and fatigue, intercostal neuralgia, and malaria. It can also expel roundworms and relieve scalds. Modern research has proven that pumpkin is rich in cobalt, which can promote metabolism and effectively lower blood sugar. The zinc in pumpkin is an important substance for human growth and development. Pumpkin contains mannitol, which can effectively relieve constipation and prevent it. The pectin in pumpkin can slow down the digestion and absorption of monosaccharides in the intestines. Pumpkin also contains a certain amount of selenium, which can eliminate lipid peroxides in the body and prevent diabetes and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Pumpkin Milk Steamed Pudding
Here's how to make pumpkin specifically:
Pumpkin and Jujibe Rib Soup
Ingredients: 700g pumpkin, 500g pork ribs, 100g red dates, 25g dried scallops, an appropriate amount of ginger shreds and salt.
Instructions:
1. Peel and deseed the pumpkin, wash and cut into thick pieces.
2. Place the pork ribs in boiling water for 5 minutes, then remove and wash.
3. Wash the red dates and remove the pits.
4. Wash the dried scallops, soak in clean water until soft, about 1 hour.
5. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, put in all the ingredients above, simmer over low heat for 3 hours, and season with salt.
Effects: Tonifies the middle energizer and replenishes qi, strengthens muscles and bones.
Corn and Pumpkin Rib Soup
Crystal Pumpkin
Ingredients: 1500g pumpkin, 200g chicken breast, an appropriate amount of ginger shreds, chopped green onions, and rice noodles.
Seasonings: An appropriate amount of sweet bean sauce, cooking wine, Sichuan peppercorn powder, broad bean paste, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, rice wine, and lard.
Instructions:
1. Wash the pumpkin, carve a pattern, remove the top and seeds.
2. Wash the chicken breast and slice it.
3. Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot and bring to a boil. Blanch the pumpkin for 7 minutes to remove excess moisture from inside.
4. In a basin, combine the chicken breast and rice noodles. Add sweet bean sauce, cooking wine, Sichuan peppercorn powder, broad bean paste, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, rice wine, lard, ginger shreds, and chopped green onions, and mix well.
5. Place the mixed rice noodles and chicken into the pumpkin, steam in a steamer for 20 minutes.
Effects: Tonifies qi and nourishes the lungs, relieves constipation and moisturizes the skin.
Mini Pumpkin Tureen
Corn pumpkin steak soup
Bean mushrooms
Shrimp