We usually drink soup to nourish our stomach, but some soups also have the effect of protecting the liver. Goji leaves, a commonly used Chinese medicine, when combined with pig liver, make a soup called "Goji Leaf and Pig Liver Soup", which is excellent for liver protection!
【Name】
Goji Leaf and Pig Liver Soup
【Ingredients】
Goji leaves 300g, pig liver 1 piece, lean pork 200g, 1 teaspoon, cooking wine 1/2 tablespoon, light soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon, cornstarch 1 tablespoon
【Instructions】
1. Remove the thorns from the goji leaves and wash them separately from the goji roots.
2. Rinse the pig liver with clean water and soak it in water for about 15 minutes.
3. Wash the lean pork and pig liver separately, then slice them thinly. Marinate them with cornstarch, salt, cooking wine, and light soy sauce.
4. Pour an appropriate amount of water into a pot, bring it to a boil, then add the goji roots and discard them.
5. Add the marinated lean pork and pig liver to the pot and bring it to a boil.
6. Finally, add the goji leaves, season with salt, and stir well after it boils.
What are the benefits of combining goji leaves and pig liver?
【Nutritional Value】
1. Pig liver is rich in iron, which is an important carrier for blood transportation. Consuming pig liver can regulate and improve the physiological function of the hematopoietic system in anemic patients.
2. Pig liver contains abundant vitamin A, which has the function of maintaining normal growth and reproductive function. It can protect the eyes, maintain normal vision, and prevent dry and tired eyes.
3. Regular consumption of pig liver can also supplement vitamin B2, which has an important detoxification effect on toxic substances in some foods.
4. Pig liver also contains vitamin C and trace element selenium, which are not found in general meat products. It can enhance the body's immune response, have antioxidant and anti-aging effects, inhibit the production of tumor cells, and can also treat acute infectious hepatitis.
【Precautions】
Goji leaves: Due to its strong warming effect on the body, it is best not to consume it when having a cold, fever, inflammation, or diarrhea. In addition, people with high blood pressure or excessive irritability, or those who have redness on their face due to excessive consumption of meat, should avoid eating it.
Lean pork: It is not suitable for those who have internal damp-heat phlegm stagnation; those who are obese, have high blood lipid levels, or high blood pressure should not consume it in large quantities or avoid it; it is also not suitable for patients with external diseases; those who have heavy damp-heat or phlegm-dampness, and thick and greasy tongue coating should avoid eating pork.
【Tips】
1. Both pork slices and pig liver cook quickly, so boiling them for a short time is enough. If cooked for too long, it will affect the texture.
2. Goji leaves are cooked when they roll in boiling water.
3. You can also replace goji leaves with spinach, which is also a great nutritional option.
