How to make hawthorn lotus root slices

Hawthorn and lotus root slices are great for health and appetite in winter, so they are loved by many friends. Let me introduce you to some knowledge about hawthorn and lotus root slices.

Hawthorn lotus root slices

Should we eat some sour hawthorn in winter? Since ancient times, Chinese people have always been particular about "eating in accordance with the seasons". Different seasons have different dishes suitable for tonic. Winter weather is dry, so we should focus on nourishing the liver and protecting the stomach. At this time, the most suitable tonic is "less spicy and more sour". This is because sour food can enhance the heart and lung function and prevent excessive lung qi from damaging liver qi.

In addition, although warm foods should be consumed in winter, it does not mean that we should say goodbye to cold foods. Because the air is dry in winter and the amount of activity is relatively reduced, heat will accumulate in the body. If you eat too much warm food, it is easy to have symptoms of "getting angry". Therefore, students with normal spleen and stomach function may eat some cool fruits and vegetables such as radish, winter melon, cucumber, lotus root, celery, banana, pear, etc. in winter to "extinguish the fire" in time.

This sweet and sour appetizer was learned from Bei Tai. This season is the peak season for hawthorn, which is high in vitamin C and very nutritious. Lotus root is sweet and cold in nature, and has the effects of clearing the lungs and moistening dryness, strengthening the spleen and stimulating appetite. Hawthorn lotus root slices have the flavor of hawthorn and the crispness of fresh lotus root. The sour and sweet taste will definitely make you fall in love with it.

Ingredients: 1 piece of lotus root, 50g hawthorn, 50g rock sugar, 1g salt.

Hawthorn lotus root slices

1. Wash the fresh hawthorn, put it in a pot and add rock sugar;

2. Add 1 cup of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for about 30 minutes;

3. While cooking hawthorn, wash, peel and slice the lotus root;

4. Bring water to a boil over high heat, add the lotus root slices and blanch for two minutes;

5. Cook the hawthorn until the soup is thick, then turn off the heat, add a little salt and stir well to make hawthorn sauce;

6. Take out the lotus root slices, drain the water, let it cool, add the cooked hawthorn sauce, and stir well.

Tips for making hawthorn lotus root slices

1. It is best not to use an iron or aluminum pot when cooking hawthorn, as the acid in hawthorn will react with metal elements and affect health;

2. Add a little salt to the cooked hawthorn to enhance its flavor;

3. The lotus root does not need to be blanched for too long, just cook until it is cooked.