Steamed lily with pumpkin

By JarvisLubowitz

Steamed lily with pumpkin
Lily has a high nutritional value. It is rich in starch, protein, fat, carbohydrates and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. It also has a special fragrance. It can moisten the lungs and relieve cough, clear the heart and soothe the nerves, strengthen the spleen and stomach. Pumpkin has the effect of nourishing the middle and replenishing qi. Its carbohydrate and fat content are not high, and it is rich in pectin, which can combine with excess cholesterol in the human body. Therefore, eating pumpkin often can prevent high cholesterol and prevent arteriosclerosis.
Steamed pumpkin with lily is a simple, light and nutritious dessert. It is a good food for beauty loss and beauty after eating it. The steamed pumpkin and lily are permeated with a sweet taste and are especially delicious.

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Steps for Steamed lily with pumpkin

  • Make  step 0
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    Prepare all necessary raw materials: pumpkin, lily, rock sugar.
  • Make  step 1
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    Peel the pumpkin, cut it into thin slices and place it in a bowl.
  • Make  step 2
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    Put a few pieces of rock sugar in the gaps in the pumpkin.
  • Make  step 3
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    Break lilies into petals, clean them, and soak them in water for later use.
  • Make  step 4
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    Boil water in a steamer and steam the pumpkin for 10 minutes, then place the lilies in the middle.
  • Make  step 5
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    Cover the pan and steam for another 10 minutes.
  • Steamed lily with pumpkin Make Tips

    1. Break the lily into petals and soak it in water after washing to avoid oxidation and blackening. 2. Steaming the pumpkin first, wait until the pumpkin is almost ripe before adding the lilies. 3. Lilies are easier to ripen, so you don't need to steam them for too long. If the lily is soft and rotten after washing, steam them for a while longer.