Stewed pig skin with yam

By FriedrichSenger

Stewed pig skin with yam
Nutritional analysis of yam
1. Strengthen the spleen, enrich the stomach, and help digestion:
Yam contains amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances, which are conducive to the digestion and absorption of the spleen and stomach. They are dual-use medicinal and food products that can soothe the spleen and stomach. It can be eaten regardless of spleen yang deficiency or stomach yin deficiency. Clinically, it is often used together with Weichangyin to treat spleen and stomach weakness, overeating, fatigue, diarrhea and other diseases
2. Nourishing kidney and nourishing essence:
Yam contains a variety of nutrients, which have the effects of strengthening the body and nourishing the kidney and essence. It can be taken for all patients with kidney deficiency and seminal emission, women with excessive leucorrhea, frequent urination, etc.
3. Yifei and cough:
Yam contains saponins and mucus, which have lubricating and moisturizing effects. Therefore, it can nourish lung qi, nourish lung yin, and treat lung deficiency, phlegm cough and chronic cough.
4. Lower blood sugar:
Yam contains mucus protein, which has the effect of lowering blood sugar. It can be used to treat diabetes and is a good food therapy for diabetic patients.
5. Extend life:
Yam contains a large amount of mucus proteins, vitamins and trace elements, which can effectively prevent the precipitation of blood lipids on blood vessel walls, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and achieve the effects of nourishing the mind, soothing the nerves and prolonging life.

Recipe Recommendations

  • yam 1 piece
  • pigskin appropriate amount
  • octagonal appropriate amount
  • cinnamon appropriate amount
  • grass fruit appropriate amount
  • ginger slices appropriate amount
  • salt appropriate amount
  • MSG appropriate amount
  • soy sauce appropriate amount

Steps for Stewed pig skin with yam

  • Make  step 0
    1
    Thaw the pig skin and wash it.
  • Make  step 1
    2
    Bring pig skin and water to a boil.
  • Make  step 2
    3
    Remove the pig skin, scrape off the lard, pull off the pig skin, and cut into small pieces.
  • Make  step 3
    4
    Put the pig skin into a casserole, add cinnamon, star anise, tsaoko and appropriate amount of water to boil.
  • Make  step 4
    5
    Bring to the boil for a while and add ginger slices, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon monosodium glutamate, and 3 tablespoons soy sauce.
  • Make  step 5
    6
    When cooking pig skin, take a yam, wash it, peel it, cut it into slices and soak it in water. (It is best to wear gloves when handling yams and peel them in water, otherwise the yams will easily change color.)
  • Make  step 6
    7
    Add the yams to the casserole and continue to cook for 1 hour.