Although summer is almost over, the high temperatures are still lingering. Ordinary people have a reduced appetite due to the heat, not to mention pregnant women. Eating oily and greasy food is not refreshing and comfortable. At this time, it is a good idea to drink some refreshing and cooling Winter Melon Lamb Soup!
【Name】
Winter Melon Lamb Soup
【Ingredients】
Winter melon 100g, lean lamb 80g, goji berries 3g, ginger 10g, spring onion 10g, peanut oil 10g, salt 8g, Shaoxing wine 3g, a pinch of pepper.
【Steps】
1. Peel and deseed the winter melon.
2. Cut it into thin slices, about 5cm long and 3cm wide.
3. Marinate the lamb slices with spring onion and ginger.
4. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the winter melon and cook over high heat in clear soup.
5. Add the fresh lamb slices and skim off any foam.
6. Add goji berries, salt, and pepper to taste.
7. Bring it to a boil again, drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve in a soup bowl.
【Effects】
This soup is beneficial for invigorating the spleen, replenishing qi, and promoting diuresis and safe pregnancy.
【Nutritional Value】
This soup has a pure white color, a refreshing taste, and a delicious flavor, making it a great dish. The lamb is tender and juicy, while the winter melon melts in the mouth.
Lamb is one of the main meats consumed by the Chinese people. It has tender meat and lower fat and cholesterol content compared to pork and beef. It has always been regarded as a good tonic. Lamb can nourish qi and blood, invigorate qi and supplement deficiency, promote blood circulation, and enhance cold resistance. It also increases digestive enzymes, protects the gastric mucosa, and aids digestion.
According to Chinese medicine, lamb has a sweet and warm nature, enters the spleen and kidney meridians, and can invigorate qi, supplement deficiency, warm the spleen, and warm the kidneys. It is a good tonic for nourishing and strengthening the body.
Winter melon not only has a sweet and refreshing taste but is also rich in nutrients. Winter melon contains a variety of vitamins and essential trace elements for the human body, which can regulate the body's metabolic balance and have the effect of nourishing the stomach, generating fluids, and clearing stomach heat. Winter melon soup is also a popular weight-loss meal for many beauty-conscious women. Winter melon soup can reduce appetite, convert starch and sugar into heat energy instead of fat.
【Food Taboos】
Ingredients that are incompatible with winter melon:
1. Carp: Although the combination of winter melon and carp can promote lactation, it can also increase the urine output of postpartum women. Postpartum women should consider their own physical condition before deciding whether to eat it.
2. Vinegar: Cooking winter melon with vinegar can destroy the nutritional components of winter melon and reduce its nutritional value. It is suggested to avoid adding vinegar when cooking winter melon and keep the dish lightly flavored.
