The benefits of pea porridge

Pea belongs to the leguminous plant family. It originated in western Asia, the Mediterranean region, Ethiopia, and western Asia Minor. Because of its strong adaptability, it has a wide geographical distribution in the world. Peas have been cultivated in my country for more than 2,000 years. Now they are cultivated everywhere. The main production areas are more than ten provinces and regions such as Sichuan, Henan, Hubei, Jiangsu, and Qinghai. The shape of pea seeds varies depending on the variety. Most of them are spherical, and there are also elliptical, oblate, concave, and wrinkled shapes. The colors are yellow-white, green, red, rose, brown, and black. Peas can be divided into three varieties according to plant shape: soft pod, grain, and dwarf peas. They can also be divided into soft pod and hard pod peas according to the presence and thickness of the leathery membrane in the inner layer of the pod shell. They can also be divided into white and purple (red) peas according to the color of the flowers. Peas can be fried as vegetables, and the seeds can be ground into pea flour for consumption after they mature. Because peas are round and bright green, they are very beautiful, and are often used as side dishes to increase the color of dishes and promote appetite.

The benefits of pea porridge

1. Replenish Qi, stop diarrhea, regulate Ying and Wei

2. Promote urination, eliminate carbuncle and swelling, and detoxify lactic acid

How to choose peas

Choose ones that are not too big, but green, plump and tender.

Peas cooking tips

1. Peas can be used as a staple food. Peas ground into pea flour are the raw materials for making cakes, bean fillings, vermicelli, jelly, noodles, and local snacks. The young pea pods and young beans can be used as dishes or canned food.

2. Eating too much peas will cause abdominal distension, so it is not suitable to eat a lot of peas for a long time. Peas are suitable for cooking with foods rich in amino acids, which can significantly improve the nutritional value of peas.

3. Many high-quality vermicelli are made from pea and other legume starches, and alum is often added during processing. Regular and excessive consumption will increase aluminum in the body and affect health.

4. Fried dried peas are particularly difficult to digest. Overeating can cause indigestion, bloating, etc.

5. Used for thirst: eat peas in appropriate amount, boil them lightly and eat regularly; used for weak qi and blood: eat peas and mutton in appropriate amount, stew them.

How to store peas

Half a year, if you buy green peas and don't eat them raw, put them in the refrigerator without washing. If they are peeled peas, they are suitable for freezing. It is best to eat them within a month. Peel the peas, put the peas (do not wash them with water, and store them directly after peeling) in a bag, seal it, lay them flat (try to make each bean lie flat comfortably, and don't squeeze them together with other beans), put them in the freezer of the refrigerator, and freeze them directly. When you want to eat them, take them out and thaw them naturally at room temperature. It will be ready for use in about 5 minutes.