Nowadays, with the fast pace and high pressure of modern life, people are busy with work. If they do not pay attention to their health, their immune system can easily weaken, making them more susceptible to illness. The immune system is the body's defense mechanism, so how can we improve our immune system? Adjusting our daily diet is the most ideal way to enhance our immune ability.
Improving Immune System with Medicinal Recipes
1. Broccoli and Shrimp Congee
Ingredients: 15g rice, 3 shrimp, 10g broccoli, 10g carrot, 90ml broth, sesame oil, sesame seeds, a pinch of salt
Directions: 1. Rinse and grind the rice; wash and chop the shrimp.
2. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water and chop it; peel and chop the carrot.
3. Cook the rice in the broth, then add the broccoli, carrot, and shrimp. Cook until thick and add sesame oil and sesame seeds. Stir well and serve.
Benefits: Enhances immune system, protects cardiovascular system, promotes bone development.
2. Beef Stir-Fry with Enoki Mushrooms
Ingredients: 150g beef, 200g enoki mushrooms, 150g eggplant, 15g scallions, 15g garlic (peeled and minced), salt, sugar, rice wine, pepper, soy sauce, cornstarch, peanut oil (as needed)
Directions:
1. Rinse the beef and slice it; wash the enoki mushrooms; peel and wash the eggplant, then cut into strips and pan-fry until fragrant.
2. Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry the minced garlic and scallions, then add the beef and stir-fry briefly. Add a little rice wine, then add the enoki mushrooms, eggplant, and a small amount of soy sauce. Season with salt, sugar, and pepper. Thicken the sauce with cornstarch and serve.
Benefits: Boosts immune system, promotes protein metabolism and synthesis.
3. Codonopsis and Red Dates Stewed Pork Ribs
Ingredients: 30g codonopsis, 8 red dates, 500g pork ribs, ginger, scallions, monosodium glutamate, pepper, cooking wine (as needed)
Directions: 1. Wash and cut the codonopsis into 3cm pieces; wash and pit the red dates; wash and chop the pork ribs into 4cm segments.
2. Put the pork ribs, codonopsis, red dates, ginger, scallions, and cooking wine in a stew pot. Add enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until cooked. Finally, add salt, monosodium glutamate, and pepper to taste.
Benefits: Nourishes qi and blood, enhances body's resistance.
4. Braised Asparagus
Ingredients: 500g asparagus, soy sauce, sugar, monosodium glutamate, cooking wine, broth (as needed)
Directions: 1. Wash and cut the asparagus into sections.
2. Heat the oil in a pan, stir-fry the asparagus briefly, add cooking wine, soy sauce, sugar, monosodium glutamate, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
3. Finally, turn up the heat and reduce the sauce until it coats the asparagus. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve.
Benefits: Asparagus itself is rich in vitamins and plays an important role in improving the body's immune system.
