First of all, men don't keep leeks, mainly because leeks are warm and contain a lot of vitamin B, fat and protein, which can provide nutrition for the body and are suitable for men to eat.
The reason why women can't live without lotus root is because it contains a lot of vitamin C, protein and vitamin B, which has edible and medicinal value, nourishing yin and moistening lung, and can also prolong life and beauty beauty.
Sulfide and volatile essential oil contained in leek can promote local blood circulation. The vitamins and trace elements contained in it can protect the skin and prevent oxidation. In addition, it can stimulate appetite and regulate liver qi.
Lotus root cooking method
It belongs to the family Nelumbo nucifera, and its taste is slightly sweet and crisp. It looks like a baby's arm, thick and soft, white and tender.
There is a hole in the lotus root, which can be eaten raw or cooked. Some people make lotus root powder to stop diarrhea, which is very nutritious.
Lotus root not only has a lot of nutrition, but also has many medical effects. Raw lotus root can clear away heat, moisten lung, cool blood and remove blood stasis. Cooked food can strengthen the spleen, stimulate appetite, stop diarrhea and solidify essence.
Old people often eat lotus root, which can regulate appetite, replenish blood and marrow, soothe the nerves and strengthen the brain, and has the effect of prolonging life.
Lotus root has high starch content, low water content, waxy but not brittle, and is suitable for soup making. Nine-hole lotus root has high water content, crisp and juicy, and is most suitable for cold salad or stir-frying.
Besides traditional fresh food (stir-frying, stewing, steaming, marinating and making lotus root clips), lotus root powder is well known. Then there is the dried lotus leaf, which can be used as a "coat" for steamed vegetables.
After deep processing, you can also taste lotus root noodles, lotus root beans, canned lotus root, lotus leaf tea, lotus root crisp, salted lotus root, sugar-stained lotus root and so on. There is also a very delicious spicy lotus root, which is spicy but not greasy.