Many people add various seasonings when cooking to make food more delicious, but artificial flavorings may have certain effects on health. In fact, many vegetables are healthy seasonings. Spring is here, let's "cook naked" together and savor the freshness of vegetables.
Sunflower Sprouts (Refreshing and Delicious)
Sunflower sprouts, also known as sunflower seed sprouts, are like other sprouts—a refreshing and delicious light vegetable. Adding a little to dishes or soups can serve as a natural seasoning. Besides their good taste, sunflower sprouts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, with linoleic acid accounting for 50% to 60%. They are also rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium, as well as various vitamins, with the content of B vitamins being much higher than that of mung bean sprouts. Pea sprouts and radish sprouts are also excellent seasoning ingredients.
Dried Mushroom Soup (Enhances Flavor and Removes Odor)
Fresh shiitake mushrooms have a crisp texture and are suitable for stir-frying with other vegetables. Dried shiitake mushrooms have a stronger aroma and, when stewed with meat, can enhance the flavor and remove any unpleasant odors, making the dish very savory. It's best to soak dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water (30°C to 40°C). Rinse them before soaking, and the water used for soaking can be added to the stew for a richer flavor.
Dried Seaweed (Nutritious Snack)
Seaweed is a type of laver with a fresh taste and a crispy texture. It is rich in various flavor substances such as glutamic acid and alanine, giving it a unique umami flavor. Additionally, seaweed 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 for seasoning. However, it should be noted that seaweed is rich in iodine, so you should eat at most one small bag per day (about 6 grams).
Toon Juice (Aids Digestion and Regulates Qi)
Toon, a seasonal vegetable in spring, is rich in vitamin C and has the effects of strengthening the spleen, regulating qi, clearing heat, and detoxifying. In fact, toon is a very delicious seasoning that is nutritious and enhances flavor. I recommend a toon and garlic sauce. Finely chop and mash toon and garlic together, then add a small amount of sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, and cold water. Stir well to make a dipping sauce. Add a little to noodles or stir-fried dishes for a unique flavor, and it also helps prevent colds.