Durian and mangosteen are both famous fruits, known as the "Queen of Fruits". Mangosteen contains a special substance that has the ability to clear heat and cool the body, which makes it able to counteract the heatiness of durian. So what are the methods and taboos for eating mangosteen?
1. Taboos for eating mangosteen
If you have a cold constitution, it is not advisable to eat too much mangosteen.
1. Obese individuals, as well as those with kidney and heart diseases, should eat mangosteen in moderation; diabetics should avoid it. Those with a cold constitution should only eat it in small amounts and not too much.
2. It is recommended to eat a maximum of 3 mangosteens per day, as eating too much can cause constipation. If you accidentally eat too much, you can drink ginger tea with brown sugar to alleviate the symptoms.
3. Mangosteen should not be consumed together with watermelon, soy milk, beer, cabbage, mustard greens, bitter gourd, winter melon, lotus leaf, and other cold foods.
4. When eating mangosteen, if the purple juice stains the flesh, it can affect the taste and texture.
2. Methods for eating mangosteen
1. Steamed Mangosteen with Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients: 250g mangosteen, 250g fresh shrimp, a little garlic.
Steps:
1. Soften the mangosteen and place it at the bottom; mix the fresh shrimp with garlic and place it on top.
2. Steam the ingredients together for 5 minutes.
Usage: Eat as a side dish.
Benefits: Moisturizes, cools, and relieves heat.
2. Mangosteen Milk
Ingredients: 2 mangosteens, an appropriate amount of milk.
Steps:
1. Peel the mangosteens and set aside the flesh.
2. Put the mangosteen flesh and milk into a blender.
3. Blend until smooth.
Benefits: Mangosteen is rich in various minerals and vitamins, and has a good nourishing effect for the weak, malnourished, and those recovering from illness. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that mangosteen has the ability to clear heat and cool the body. Those with a cold constitution can eat it in moderation, but not excessively. Modern medical research shows that mangosteen is rich in protein and fat, which is not good for the skin. It has a good therapeutic effect for those with poor nutrition, and can help break down fats and aid digestion when consumed after meals.
3. Mangosteen Cucumber Soup
Ingredients: 200g cucumber, 20g mangosteen, appropriate amount of rock sugar, 4 cups of water, a small amount of apricot kernels.
Steps:
1. Cut the cucumber into small pieces; wash the mangosteen and blanch it; wash the apricot kernels.
2. Put the cucumber, mangosteen, apricot kernels, rock sugar, and water into a stewing pot. Cover the pot and stew for an hour over boiling water.
Benefits: Mangosteen pulp contains rich dietary fiber, sugars, vitamins, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and other mineral elements. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it has the effects of clearing heat, reducing fire, losing weight, and nourishing the skin. Pregnant women with a strong liver and poor skin can improve their condition by regularly consuming mangosteen, as it can clear heat and detoxify the body and improve the skin.
4. Mangosteen Pigeon Soup
Ingredients: 1 white pigeon, 30g Chinese yam, 20g Solomon's seal, appropriate amount of salt, monosodium glutamate, a few green onion segments, ginger slices, and sesame oil.
Steps:
1. Wash the Chinese yam and Solomon's seal, and cut them into sections. Wash the pigeon and remove the feet.
2. Place a soup pot over low heat, add an appropriate amount of water, Chinese yam, Solomon's seal, pigeon, salt, green onion segments, and ginger slices. Stew until fully cooked and flavorful, then add monosodium glutamate and drizzle with sesame oil. Let it simmer for a moment before serving.
Benefits: Nourishes yin and invigorates yang, nourishes blood and Qi, clears heat and detoxifies.
5. Mangosteen Dendrobium Nobile Soup with Fresh Fish
Ingredients: 160g lean pork, 400g black fish, 40g Chinese yam, 20g dried Chinese yam, 12g dendrobium nobile, 4g salt.
Steps:
1. Remove the scales and gills from the fresh fish and rinse with water, then pat dry.
2. Pan-fry the fish with ginger until slightly golden.
3. Wash the dried Chinese yam, Chinese yam, and dendrobium nobile.
4. Cut the dried Chinese yam and Chinese yam into slices.
5. Rinse the lean pork and aged tangerine peel with water.
6. Add water to a clay pot and bring to a boil.
7. Add all the ingredients, bring to a boil, and let it simmer.
8. Simmer over medium heat for 3 hours, add salt to taste, and it is ready to serve.
Benefits: Mangosteen dendrobium nobile soup with fresh fish has the effect of invigorating the spleen and appetizing, generating fluid and quenching thirst. This soup is nourishing without being dry, and suitable for the whole family to consume. It has a therapeutic effect for diabetes. It is not suitable for those in the early stages of a cold.
