Recently, there has been a lot of talk about using yam to nourish the stomach, which has also been recognized by traditional Chinese medicine. Yam is a common food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders. So, how do we make steamed yam with pork ribs?
【Name】
Steamed Yam with Pork Ribs
【Ingredients】
200g pork ribs, 1 tablespoon of Poria cocos powder, 1 small piece of yam, 1 small handful of Codonopsis pilosula (optional), 8 red dates (optional), 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, oyster sauce, soy sauce, salt, sugar
【Recipe】
1. Blanch the pork ribs in boiling water, then wash and set aside.
2. Peel and wash the yam, then cut into cubes. Soak in water to prevent oxidation.
3. Soak the red dates in warm water, then wash.
4. Marinate the pork ribs with spring onions, ginger, rice wine, soy sauce, salt, oyster sauce, sugar, Poria cocos powder, Codonopsis pilosula, and a small amount of cornstarch for at least one hour.
5. Add the red dates and yam to the marinated pork ribs.
6. Steam over high heat for 50 minutes.
【Nutritional Value】
Raw yam contains substances such as amylase and polyphenol oxidase, which are beneficial for the digestive and absorption functions of the spleen and stomach. It is a versatile ingredient for tonifying both the spleen and stomach. It can be consumed by people with either spleen yang deficiency or stomach yin deficiency.
In clinical practice, yam is often used to treat weakness of the spleen and stomach, poor appetite, fatigue, diarrhea, and other symptoms. Yam has the function of invigorating the spleen and stomach and promoting digestion. Therefore, it is commonly used in clinical practice to treat weakness of the spleen and stomach, poor appetite, fatigue, and diarrhea. People with weak spleen and stomach can simply buy fresh yam and incorporate it into their diet to achieve the dual purpose of medicine and food.
【Precautions】
1. Yam should not be eaten together with cucumber or pumpkin.
Cucumbers and pumpkins are both rich in vitamin C, and yam also contains a lot of vitamin C. If they are eaten together, the absorption of vitamin C may be affected.
2. Yam should not be eaten together with pig liver.
Yam contains abundant vitamins, while pig liver contains trace elements of gold. When these two foods are eaten together, the nutritional value may be compromised.
