Introduction Peanut, formerly known as groundnut (scientific name: Arachis hypogaea Linn.), is a kind of nut with abundant production and wide consumption in my country. It is also known as "longevity fruit" and "mud bean". It belongs to the order Rosaceae and the annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. The stem is erect or creeping, 30-80 cm long, the wing petals are separated from the keel petals, the pods are 2-5 cm long, 1-1.3 cm wide, swollen, thick, and the flowering and fruiting period is June-August. It is mainly distributed in Brazil, China, Egypt and other places. It can be used as a raw material for cosmetics such as soap and hair growth oil.
Nutritional value of peanuts Peanut fruit contains protein, fat, sugar, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin K, as well as minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. It contains 8 kinds of amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids required by the human body, and contains lecithin, choline, carotene, crude fiber and other substances. [4-5] The fat content is 44%-45%, the protein content is 24-36%, and the sugar content is about 20%. It is rich in vitamin B2, PP, A, D, E, calcium and iron. It also contains thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and other vitamins. It has the effect of promoting the development of human brain cells and enhancing memory.
Peanuts have the functions of blood coagulation and hemostasis, nourishing blood and promoting lactation, promoting development, and enhancing memory. Peanuts have high nutritional value. Peanuts can be cooked in the following ways: peanut soup, pig's feet stewed with peanuts, dendrobium peanuts, matsutake stewed with peanuts, boiled peanuts, peanuts stewed with beef tendon, fried peanuts, salted peanuts, peanut porridge, chicken feet peanut soup, lotus root and peanut pork ribs soup, peanut and red date porridge, and peanut pork ribs soup. The efficacy and effects of peanuts Peanuts have the effect of nourishing blood and promoting lactation. The fatty oil and protein in peanuts can nourish qi and blood, and promote lactation for women with insufficient milk after childbirth. Peanuts have the effect of coagulation and hemostasis. The peanut skin contains oil, multiple vitamins, and substances that shorten the coagulation time, which can resist the dissolution of fibrin, and has the function of promoting the bone marrow to produce platelets. It has a hemostatic effect on various hemorrhagic diseases, has a certain therapeutic effect on the primary disease, and is beneficial to the human body's hematopoietic function. Peanuts have the effect of promoting development. The calcium content in peanuts is extremely high. Calcium is the main component of human bones, so eating more peanuts can promote human growth and development. Peanuts have the effect of enhancing memory. The lecithin and cephalin in peanuts are important substances needed by the nervous system, which can delay the decline of brain function, inhibit platelet aggregation, prevent cerebral thrombosis, improve blood circulation, enhance memory, and delay aging.
Peanuts contain protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin K, and nutrients such as minerals calcium, phosphorus, iron. They contain 8 kinds of amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids needed by the human body, as well as lecithin, choline, carotene, crude fiber and other substances. Side effects and contraindications of peanuts None How to make delicious peanuts Peanuts method:
Peanut Soup <br /> Ingredients: 300g fresh peanut kernels, 200g sugar, 1500g water, 30g orange paste.
practice:
1. Put the peanut kernels into a pot first, and boil water in another pot. When the water boils, pour the hot water into the pot with the peanut kernels, cover the pot with a lid and soak for about 15 minutes. Then pour it into a bamboo sieve, rub it with your hands to remove the peanut kernel membrane, and rinse it with water while rubbing it until all the peanut kernel membrane is removed, and set aside.
2. Put the de-membraned peanut kernels into the pot, add 1000g of water (you can add a little soda ash), boil it over high heat first, then simmer it over low heat. After boiling for about 1 hour, add 500g of water, boil it again, then simmer it over low heat until the peanut kernels are powdery when pressed with your fingers, add sugar and orange paste and stir evenly (the whole boiling process takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes). Pour the sweet peanut soup into soup bowls and serve it while it is hot.
Pig's trotter stewed with peanuts <br /> Ingredients: 100g peanuts, 1 pig's trotter, a little salt, ginger, sugar, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons wine. Instructions:
1. Wash and blanch the pig's feet, then put them into the pot and fry until they turn slightly yellow;
2. Add peanuts, soy sauce, sugar, wine and appropriate amount of water;
3. Simmer over low heat until the pig's feet are cooked through.
Dendrobium and Peanuts <br /> Ingredients: 250g peanuts, 25g dendrobium, 3g salt, 1.5g star anise, 1.5g galangal.
practice:
1. Wash the stone diagonally and cut it into sections about 1 cm long;
2. Remove moldy peanuts, wash and drain;
3. Pour an appropriate amount of water into the pot, add salt and spices, and after the salt is dissolved, pour in the peanuts. At the same time, place the stone diagonally into the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for about 1 hour. When the peanuts are cooked through, serve.
Efficacy: It has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, clearing away heat and promoting body fluid.
Matsutake stewed with peanuts <br /> Ingredients: shiitake mushrooms, soaked peanuts, soaked soybeans, kelp, salt, ginger slices, salad oil.
practice:
1. Soak all ingredients in water, wash and slice.
2. Add oil to the bottom of the pot, heat and stir-fry the ginger. After it is fragrant, add the mushrooms and stir-fry until fragrant.
3. After frying until fragrant, add water, put all the ingredients into the pot and add seasoning to taste.
4. After boiling the water over high heat, simmer over low heat for about an hour and a half.
Boiled peanuts <br /> Ingredients: 2 pounds of peanuts, 1 star anise, 2 spoons of salt, 1 piece of cinnamon
1. Wash the peanuts with water until there is no sediment;
2. Use your thumb and index finger to gently press the front of the peanut to make a small crack in the shell. Press a small crack in all the peanuts one by one, so that it is easier to absorb the flavor when cooking;
3. Pour the processed peanuts into the pressure cooker;
4. Add water, the ratio of water to peanuts should be 1:1;
5. Add a piece of cinnamon and two star anises;
6. Add 4 spoons of salt, about 20 grams. 10 grams of salt per pound of peanuts is more appropriate.
7. Use a spatula to stir the peanuts to make the salt and peanuts mix evenly;
8. Cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes. Do not open the lid immediately after cooking. Let it simmer for another half an hour before opening the lid.
9. Take out the peanuts, drain the water, and you can eat them. The rest will continue to soak in the juice. The longer they soak, the more flavorful they will be.
Fried peanuts <br /> Ingredients: 500g peanuts, 4g salt Method:
1. Wash the peanuts, place them on a plate and sprinkle with salt.
2. Heat over high heat for 4 minutes and 30 seconds, stir-fry until cooked and let cool.
Salted Peanuts <br /> Ingredients: 800g peanuts, 5 star anises Method:
1. Wash the peanuts and rub them repeatedly in water to make sure the mud is washed off;
2. Put star anise, pepper, cinnamon, etc. into water and cook on low heat for 10 minutes, then add peanuts. If they are dry peanuts, soak them in water for 2 hours. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to medium heat and cook for half an hour;
3. Soak the cooked peanuts for another 2 hours before eating for a better taste.
Peanut porridge <br /> Ingredients: 50g raw peanut kernels, 100g polished rice, 5g rock sugar. Method: Wash and mash the peanuts, wash the polished rice, put them in a pot with the rock sugar, add 1 liter of water, boil over high heat, then simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the rice is cooked.
Chicken feet and peanut soup <br /> Ingredients: 8 chicken feet, half a bowl of peanuts, a piece of ginger, 10 red dates, a section of green onion, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, 1 teaspoon of pepper. Instructions:
1. Prepare the ingredients, chop the chicken feet, boil water, put the chicken feet in and boil over high heat, add a tablespoon of cooking wine without covering the pot, boil again, remove and wash for later use;
2. Wash the peanuts and red dates and slice the ginger.
3. Put all the ingredients into the pot, cook for one hour, add salt and pepper, and continue cooking for half an hour.
Lotus root, peanut and pork ribs soup <br /> Ingredients: 500g pork ribs, some peanuts, one lotus root, one spoon of cooking wine, chopped green onion, sliced ginger, salt and chicken stock.
practice:
1. Wash and soak peanuts for two to three hours, and dice lotus root;
2. Pour an appropriate amount of water into the pot, add a spoonful of cooking wine, and after the water boils, put in the ribs to blanch to remove the blood and fishy smell;
3. Put the blanched ribs into the casserole;
4. After changing the water, add chopped green onion and ginger slices, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to medium heat and cook for 40 minutes;
5. Then add diced lotus root and soaked peanuts, season with salt and chicken essence according to personal taste, continue to simmer for one and a half hours and then turn off the heat.
Peanut pork ribs soup <br /> Effects: This soup can replenish qi, nourish blood, promote body fluid, beautify complexion and moisturize skin.
Ingredients: 150 grams of raw peanut kernels, 480 grams of pork ribs, 5 grams of tangerine peel, and 3 grams of salt.
practice:
1. Wash the ribs with water and cut into pieces;
2. Wash the peanuts and tangerine peel with water, leaving the peanuts in their outer skin;
3. Use appropriate amount of water and bring to boil over high heat;
4. Add peanuts, spareribs and tangerine peel and simmer over low heat until the peanuts are cooked through;
5. Add salt to taste and drink.
Peanut and Red Date Porridge <br /> Effects: replenishes vital energy, strengthens spleen and stomach, moisturizes lungs.
Ingredients: 400 grams of glutinous rice, 100 grams of raw peanuts, 50 grams of dried dates, and 10 grams of brown sugar.
Method: Put the pot on the fire, add water, put in the peanut kernels and cook until they are soft, then pour in the washed glutinous rice and appropriate amount of water, add red dates after boiling, then use low heat to cook until the rice is soft and becomes porridge, add brown sugar and mix well, and serve.
Peanut stewed with beef tendon <br /> Effects: Mainly used to treat anemia, thrombocytopenia, and weakness of waist and knees.
Ingredients: 150g peanut kernels, 100g beef tendon, 30g brown sugar.
Method: Wash the peanuts and beef tendons, cut them into small pieces, put the two herbs into a pot, add 1200 ml of water, simmer for 40 minutes, add brown sugar, and cook until the beef tendons are cooked.
Usage: Eat peanut kernels and beef tendons and drink the soup. Medicinal value of peanuts Anti-aging properties: The catechins and lysine contained in peanut fruits have anti-aging effects on the human body.
Coagulation and hemostasis: Peanut shells contain oil, multiple vitamins, and substances that shorten coagulation time. They can resist the dissolution of fibrin, promote the production of platelets in the bone marrow, have a hemostatic effect on a variety of hemorrhagic diseases, have a certain therapeutic effect on the primary disease, and are beneficial to the human body's hematopoietic function.
Nourishing blood and promoting lactation: The fatty oil and protein in peanut fruits can nourish qi and blood, and promote lactation for women with insufficient milk after childbirth.
Promote development: Peanut fruits are extremely high in calcium, which is the main component of human bones. Therefore, eating more peanuts can promote human growth and development.
Improve memory: The lecithin and cephalin in peanuts are important substances needed by the nervous system. They can delay the decline of brain function, inhibit platelet aggregation, and prevent cerebral thrombosis. Experiments have shown that eating peanuts regularly can improve blood circulation, improve memory, and delay aging.
Lowering cholesterol: The linoleic acid contained in peanut oil can break down the cholesterol in the human body into bile acid and excrete it out of the body, thereby preventing cholesterol from accumulating in the body and reducing the incidence of various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases caused by cholesterol exceeding normal values in the human body.
Delaying human aging: The zinc content in peanuts is generally higher than that in other oil crops. Zinc can promote the development of children's brains, enhance the brain's memory function, activate brain cells in middle-aged and elderly people, delay premature aging of the human body, and resist aging.
Promote children's bone development: Peanut fruits are rich in calcium, which promotes children's bone development and prevents the occurrence of bone degenerative diseases in the elderly.
Tumor prevention: Resveratrol in peanut fruit and peanut oil is a natural chemical preventive agent for tumor diseases, which can reduce platelet aggregation, prevent and treat atherosclerosis, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. |
