Peanut, Eyebrow Bean, and Chicken Feet Soup is a commonly used homemade soup in traditional Chinese medicine. Many people are unaware of its benefits, such as clearing the palate, aiding digestion, and moisturizing the body. Peanuts can be eaten raw or cooked. So, which has higher nutritional value, raw or cooked peanuts?
【Name】
Peanut, Eyebrow Bean, and Chicken Feet Soup
【Ingredients】
Peanuts, Eyebrow Beans, Thickening Agent, Chinese Yam, Ginger Slices, Red Dates, Chicken Feet.
【Instructions】
1. Fresh chicken feet are usually only available early in the morning. If not, you can buy frozen chicken feet. I prefer smaller pieces, so I cut the chicken feet into halves.
2. Blanch the chicken feet to remove any blood or impurities.
3. Rinse the chicken feet and set aside.
4. Put all the ingredients in a pot and add enough water. I use a pressure cooker and simmer for 40 minutes. If using a regular pot, it may take about an hour.
5. The soup will start to smell fragrant while simmering, indicating it is ready to be served. I like to add some red dates and goji berries while simmering. Red dates can nourish the blood, and goji berries have a beneficial effect on eyesight.
6. Chicken feet can also be cooked with lotus root, papaya, and other ingredients, and the taste is also delicious.
【Benefits】
This soup contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, vitamin C, etc.
【Which has higher nutritional value, raw or cooked peanuts?】
In fact, raw peanuts are slightly more nutritious than cooked peanuts and have greater benefits for the human body.
Cooked peanuts have a better taste because they are typically mixed with other ingredients during the cooking process to enhance the flavor. For example, when frying peanuts, some chemicals are added to prevent them from becoming damp and extend their shelf life. However, fried peanuts are high in calories and can cause excessive internal heat, which is not good for the body. Therefore, raw peanuts have a higher nutritional value.
Furthermore, even if raw peanuts are boiled in water without any additional ingredients, their nutritional value is still lower than that of raw peanuts. This is because the beneficial nutrients in peanuts for the human body will be cooked away. Therefore, it is better to consume raw peanuts.
However, raw peanuts have a plain taste and lack the deliciousness of cooked peanuts, so more people prefer cooked peanuts.
