Nutritional Value of Oilseed Rape
The nutritional value of oilseed rape is similar to that of lettuce, but it is higher in nutritional value than lettuce. The protein content of oilseed rape is 40% higher than that of lettuce, the carotene content is 1.5 times that of lettuce, calcium is twice as much, and iron is as high as 33%. In addition to containing vitamins A, calcium, and iron, oilseed rape also has a decent amount of vitamin C and B vitamins. Therefore, oilseed rape is considered a top-grade raw vegetable.
Benefits and Functions of Oilseed Rape
1. Oilseed rape contains components such as mannitol, which have diuretic and blood circulation-promoting effects.
2. The stems and leaves of oilseed rape contain lactucin, which has a slightly bitter taste but has analgesic and sedative effects. It can assist in the treatment of neurasthenia and can also be juiced and consumed before bedtime to ensure a good night's sleep.
3. Like other vegetables, oilseed rape contains a large amount of dietary fiber and a significant amount of vitamin C. It has the function of eliminating body fat and reducing the absorption of body fat. Therefore, oilseed rape is known as a weight-loss vegetable.
How to Stir-fry Oilseed Rape to Make It Delicious and Nutritious
Garlic Oilseed Rape
Ingredients: Oilseed rape, garlic, salt, ground Sichuan pepper, chicken essence.
Instructions:
1. Wash the picked oilseed rape, blanch it quickly in boiling water, and then gently squeeze out the water. Cut it into 5cm long sections and set aside.
2. Peel the garlic, lightly crush it, and finely chop it.
3. Heat oil in a pan until it is 90% hot, add the oilseed rape and stir-fry quickly. Add ground Sichuan pepper and salt while stir-frying to evenly coat the oilseed rape.
4. After a brief stir-fry, add the chopped garlic. Stir-fry until the garlic is fragrant, then turn off the heat and add chicken essence. Stir-fry evenly and serve.
Result: Blanching the oilseed rape reduces its bitterness, and when paired with garlic, it becomes delicious and flavorful, with a moderate loss of nutritional content.
Cold Mixed Oilseed Rape
Ingredients: Oilseed rape, garlic paste, sesame paste, salt, sesame oil.
Instructions:
1. Wash the oilseed rape and soak it in lightly salted water for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the water and cut into sections.
2. Add garlic paste, well-stirred sesame paste, salt, and sesame oil. Mix well for a tasty and refreshing dish.
Result: The method is simple and quick. Since oilseed rape is eaten raw, there is almost no loss of nutritional content.
Stir-fried Oilseed Rape
Ingredients: Oilseed rape, garlic, salt.
Instructions:
1. Wash the oilseed rape and cut it into sections. Crush the garlic.
2. Heat a suitable amount of oil in a pan. Add the crushed garlic and fry until fragrant. Then add the oilseed rape and stir-fry.
3. When the vegetable is cooked, add an appropriate amount of salt and stir-fry until well mixed. Remove from heat.
Result: The method is simple and is the main way of stir-frying home-cooked dishes. However, it is important to control the heat properly to avoid overcooking, which may affect the texture and result in a higher loss of nutritional content.
Oyster Sauce Oilseed Rape
Ingredients: Oilseed rape, oyster sauce, oil.
Instructions:
1. Wash the oilseed rape and add some oil to the water. Blanch the oilseed rape in the water, then rinse with cold water and drain.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add the blanched oilseed rape, and stir-fry with oyster sauce until well mixed.
Result: The oilseed rape retains its vibrant green color, and because no salt is added during stir-frying, the umami taste is provided by the oyster sauce. The vegetable juice is retained in the leaves, resulting in a delicious flavor and a smaller loss of nutritional content.
