Speaking of "qianzhang", many of you may not be familiar with this ingredient. Qianzhang is a type of soy product and also an affordable and popular ingredient. There are many ways to prepare qianzhang, such as braising, boiling, stewing, stir-frying, mixing, and frying, all of which are delicious. And let me tell you, if you stir-fry it with pork, it becomes highly nutritious. The elderly should eat it more often as it can prevent blood vessel aging and protect the heart!
【Qianzhang】
Nutritional Value of Qianzhang:
1. Nourishing and Strengthening. Qianzhang is rich in protein, and tofu protein is a complete protein. It not only contains the 8 essential amino acids for the human body but also in proportions close to what the body needs. Eating it regularly can nourish and strengthen the body, enhancing the immune system.
2. Preventing Cardiovascular Diseases. The lecithin in qianzhang can remove cholesterol attached to the blood vessel walls, preventing arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases, and protecting the heart.
3. Preventing Osteoporosis. Qianzhang contains various minerals, providing calcium and preventing osteoporosis caused by calcium deficiency. It promotes bone development and is extremely beneficial for children and the elderly.
【Recipe: Stir-Fried Qianzhang with Shredded Pork】
Ingredients: Pork, Qianzhang (tofu skin), Green Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Cooking Wine, Light Soy Sauce, Dark Soy Sauce, Sugar, Cornstarch, Green and Red Bell Peppers, Salt, Cooking oil
1. Wash the pork and cut it into shreds. Marinate it with cooking wine, salt, and cornstarch for 20 minutes.
2. Wash the qianzhang and cut it into shreds. Wash the green and red bell peppers and cut them into shreds. Wash the green onion, ginger, and garlic and set aside.
3. Heat cooking oil in a pan and stir-fry the green onion, ginger, and garlic until fragrant.
4. Add the pork shreds to the pan and stir-fry until they turn white. Add light soy sauce and dark soy sauce to color the meat.
5. Add the qianzhang and green and red bell pepper shreds to the pan. Season with salt and sugar.
6. Stir-fry on high heat until well mixed.
Tips: Qianzhang, like tofu, is rich in nutrients, but it is not suitable for those with stones to consume it excessively.
