Huaqidun

By AriannaReilly

Huaqidun
Spring grows hair and all things sprout. It is also a good time to recuperate the body. In spring, nourishing the five internal organs should first be nourishing the liver. Among the many vegetables, spinach is suitable for nourishing the liver. Spinach is a seasonal vegetable in spring. It has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening dryness, soothing liver and nourishing blood. It has a good adjuvant treatment effect on hypertension, dizziness, diabetes, anemia, etc. caused by liver yin deficiency in spring.
Spinach contains a large amount of antioxidants such as vitamin E and selenium, which has anti-aging and cell proliferation effects. It can not only activate brain function, but also enhance youthful vitality, help prevent brain aging and prevent Alzheimer's disease. Spinach is rich in fiber, which promotes intestinal peristalsis and can pass stool through the intestine. People with constipation can eat more. Garlic spinach dumpling is a small cold dish that is suitable for spring. I borrowed the spicy taste of spicy peanuts to make this dish more refreshing and fragrant. The characteristics of this dish are spicy, delicious, beautiful in color, and rich in nutrients.

Recipe Recommendations

  • spinach 300 grams
  • garlic 3 capsules
  • sesame oil appropriate amount
  • salt appropriate amount
  • chicken essence appropriate amount
  • balsamic vinegar appropriate amount

Steps for Huaqidun

  • Make  step 0
    1
    Remove the roots of the spinach and wash it.
  • Make  step 1
    2
    Cut it into inches.
  • Make  step 2
    3
    Add water to the pan to boil, add in the spinach and blanch the water.
  • Make  step 3
    4
    After blanching the water, pour directly into cold water.
  • Make  step 4
    5
    Chop the garlic and place in a bowl.
  • Make  step 5
    6
    Add vinegar, sesame oil, salt, chicken essence, June fresh soy sauce and stir well to make sauce.
  • Make  step 6
    7
    Crush the spicy peanuts with a knife,[leave a few whole grains for decoration].
  • Make  step 7
    8
    Squeeze the blanched spinach to remove the water, put it into a cup and press it slightly to shape.
  • Make  step 8
    9
    Turn the cup containing spinach upside down on the plate and remove the cup.
  • Make  step 9
    10
    Pour the sauce on the spinach mound and sprinkle with spicy peanuts.
  • Huaqidun Make Tips

    Spinach contains oxalic acid and must be blanched first so that it can be eaten healthily; friends who like spicy food can also use dried peppers instead of spicy peanuts to show another taste of the dish.