The efficacy and function of shiitake mushrooms. Steps of making shiitake mushrooms

Shiitake mushroom, also known as flower mushroom, fragrant mushroom, fragrant letter, fragrant mushroom, winter mushroom, fragrant shiitake, is the fruiting body of the pleurotus ostreatus plant. Shiitake mushroom is the second largest edible fungus in the world [1] and one of my country's specialties. It is known as "mountain treasure" among the people. It is a fungus that grows on wood. It tastes delicious, has a refreshing aroma, and is rich in nutrients. Shiitake mushroom is rich in vitamin B group, iron, potassium, provitamin D (converted into vitamin D after sun exposure), is sweet in taste, and has a neutral nature. It is mainly used to treat loss of appetite and fatigue.

The efficacy and effects of shiitake mushrooms

Physical fitness and intelligence

Shiitake mushrooms can improve brain cell function. Modern medicine believes that the intelligence-enhancing effect of shiitake mushrooms lies in their rich arginine and lysine. Eating them regularly can improve health and intelligence. The protein and various amino acids in shiitake mushrooms are very beneficial to the intellectual development of children.

Stomachic and digestive

"Compendium of Materia Medica" records that shiitake mushrooms can benefit the stomach and help digestion. They can treat loss of appetite and promote spleen and stomach function.

Clearing away heat and detoxifying

Shiitake mushrooms have the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. People often use shiitake mushrooms to assist in the treatment of diseases such as smallpox and measles in children.

Good hearing improves longevity

Eating mushrooms and chicken together can prevent and treat asthenic deafness in the elderly, and the effect is good. Mushrooms are known as natural health products that prolong life.

Skin care

The trace elements and rich vitamins contained in shiitake mushrooms are good raw materials for beauty and hair care. They can promote blood circulation, inhibit melanin, nourish the skin, make the skin rosy, shiny and more elastic, and are a good product for bodybuilding.

Replenishing Qi and calming the mind

Shiitake mushrooms also contain a substance called "shiitake mushroom", which can calm the autonomic nervous system located in the brain stem.

Preventing colds

Eating shiitake mushrooms can improve the body's immune function and prevent colds.

Step-by-step tutorial on how to cook shiitake mushrooms

Mushroom and Chinese Cabbage

1.(1) After soaking the mushrooms, drain the water, add a little oil and stir-fry for a few seconds, then add a few drops of soy sauce and set aside.

(2) Wash the vegetables, put a small amount of vegetable oil in a pot on the stove, and stir-fry the vegetables after the bubbles on the oil are gone. Add a little salt, MSG, and half a teaspoon of clear soup.

2. Wash the choy sum. Steps 1. Add a little salt and oil to the water and boil it to blanch the choy sum. This way the blanched vegetables can maintain a good color. This is also applicable to other vegetables.

3. Take out the choy sum and cool it down

4. Select mushrooms of roughly the same size and with a smooth surface, remove the stems and set aside. Heat oil in a pan, add the mushrooms and stir-fry until soft.

5. Add appropriate amount of boiling water and stew

6. After boiling, add oyster sauce, sugar, and salt according to personal taste. Turn to low heat and simmer until the mushrooms are well-seasoned and soft but not mushy.

7. Take a long plate and carefully place the choy sum on the plate. Turn off the heat and place the mushrooms one by one on the other side. Thicken the soup in the pot and pour it on the mushrooms.

Chicken stew with mushrooms

1. Wash the chicken, drain and cut into pieces

2. Rinse the mushrooms with water and soak them in warm water.

3. Slice the ginger, cut the green onion into sections, cut the red pepper into diamonds, remove the stems of the soaked mushrooms, rub them in running water to clean them, and filter the water used to soak the mushrooms and set aside.

4. Pour a little oil into the pan, add the chicken pieces and stir-fry when the oil is hot.

5. After the color changes, add ginger, onion, dried chili pepper and star anise and stir-fry together.

6. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and add a little cooking wine, sugar and salt to taste after frying until colored (light soy sauce is quite salty, so add less salt, and you can adjust it before serving)

7. Pour the filtered mushroom water in until the chicken pieces are completely submerged by about 2 cm.

8. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over medium-low heat. When the meat is about 80% cooked, add the mushrooms and stir-fry until all together.

9. Continue to stew until the soup thickens, then add red pepper and green onion, mix well and serve.