When it comes to roasted gluten, many people think of the delicious snack from Shanghai - Four Happiness Roasted Gluten. This dish, with its sweet and salty taste, can be served cold or hot, and is not only fragrant and refreshing, but also highly nutritious. It is particularly suitable for elderly people who are obese or have cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. On the shelves of major supermarkets, you can often find roasted gluten that looks like a honeycomb. In fact, roasted gluten is made from raw gluten that has been fermented at a high temperature after being insulated and steamed. It is soft and elastic, with many pores on the surface, making it a sponge-like healthy food.
According to experts, roasted gluten is a healthy food that is high in protein, low in fat, and low in carbohydrates, and is a cross between legumes and animal-based foods. It contains 22 grams of protein per 100 grams, second only to soybeans, and significantly higher than grains and pork, beef, and lamb. However, it has significantly lower fat and carbohydrate content than soybeans and other staple foods. In addition, it also contains various vitamins and minerals. Roasted gluten is not only easy to digest and absorb, but also helps reduce the intake of animal protein. It is beneficial for obese individuals, those with high blood lipids, high cholesterol, and elderly people with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, as it ensures protein supply while limiting calorie intake.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, roasted gluten has a sweet taste and a cool nature. It has the effects of harmonizing the middle, clearing heat, nourishing qi, nourishing blood, and relieving thirst. It is also a good dietary therapy for elderly people with physical weakness, fatigue, and internal heat and thirst. The roasted gluten commonly found in restaurants is usually fried in oil first, which removes the fermented sour taste and gives it a firmer texture. It can be enjoyed in various ways, such as cold dishes, stir-frying or stewing with meat, or adding it to porridge, all of which are very refreshing. Making Four Happiness Roasted Gluten at home is healthier and the method is simple. First, cut the roasted gluten into small pieces, rinse and squeeze out the water, then steam it in a steamer on high heat for 10 minutes, and rinse and squeeze out the water again. Soak the shiitake mushrooms, dried bean curd, peanuts, and black fungus in water separately. Heat a little oil in a frying pan, add the roasted gluten and stir-fry on high heat, then add two slices of ginger, the soaked shiitake mushrooms, dried bean curd, peanuts, black fungus, a small amount of water, a little soy sauce, salt, and sugar, and some five-spice powder. Bring it to a boil on high heat, then simmer on low heat. When the water is almost dried up, stir it a few times, and drizzle a few drops of sesame oil before removing it from the heat. The roasted gluten and all the ingredients can fully absorb the marinade, resulting in a rich flavor.
