Lamb, warm in nature, can resist wind and cold and nourish the body. What are the other benefits of eating lamb? What are the recipes?
The benefits of eating lamb in winter
1. Lamb nourishes the kidneys
According to "Compendium of Materia Medica," lamb can replenish the middle qi and nourish the kidney qi. It has always been an important ingredient for winter nourishment.
2. Lamb boosts the immune system
Lamb has a high nutritional value. Compared with pork, it has less fat and cholesterol, but more protein. It also contains rich amounts of vitamin B1, B2, B6, iron, zinc, and selenium. Eating lamb can help improve the body's immune system.
3. Lamb replenishes the blood
Eating lamb in winter can promote blood circulation and accelerate metabolism.
4. Lamb warms the stomach
Lamb is warm in nature. Eating lamb in winter can warm the stomach and improve digestion.
5. Lamb strengthens the spleen
For those with a weak spleen and poor appetite, lamb can strengthen the spleen and improve the digestion.
6. Lamb regulates qi
For those with poor qi circulation, such as people who frequently cough, eating lamb can help regulate qi, improve mood, and promote a smooth circulation.
7. Lamb keeps the body warm
Eating lamb in winter can resist the cold and keep the whole body warm, which is more practical compared to other tonics.
Recommended lamb recipes
【Braised Lamb with White Radish】
Ingredients: Lamb, white radish, ginger, wolfberries.
Method: Wash the lamb and cut it into pieces. Boil it in boiling water for 1 minute to remove the blood. Drain the water. Peel and wash the white radish, cut it into pieces, and marinate it with a small amount of salt for 10 minutes to remove the bitterness. Wash and slice the ginger; wash the wolfberries. Pour cold water into the pot, add lamb, white radish, ginger, and wolfberries, and boil it over high heat. Then simmer it over low heat for 100 minutes, and add chopped green onion and seasonings.
【Lamb Pot】
Ingredients: Lamb, green pepper, radish, rock sugar, ginger, wolfberries, Angelica sinensis, cooking wine.
Method: Wash the lamb and cut it into pieces. Soak it in hot water; wash the green pepper and cut it into slices; wash the radish and cut it into shreds; wash the ginger, Angelica sinensis, and wolfberries separately. Put the lamb, ginger, Angelica sinensis, and wolfberries into the pot and add water. Stew over medium heat for 1 hour, then add other ingredients and seasonings, and cook over high heat until the water evaporates.
【Stir-fried Lamb with Scallion】
Ingredients: Lamb, scallion, ginger.
Method: Wash the lamb and cut it into shreds; wash the scallion and cut it into segments; wash the ginger and cut it into shreds. Heat oil in the pan, add ginger and lamb, stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add scallion, cooking wine, and seasonings, continue stir-frying until the ingredients are cooked.
