In traditional Chinese cuisine, there is only a spicy taste and no chili. Once introduced to China, chili conquered our taste buds with its stimulating flavor and became a favorite of many people, especially those in the southwest region who almost can't live without spice in their daily diet. Chili has become an indispensable part of our diet.
But do you know that chili not only enriches our taste buds but also has numerous health benefits that greatly help our well-being?
Promotes digestion: Spicy dishes often stimulate our appetite, effectively improving poor appetite. Additionally, chili can stimulate the oral mucosa, enhance gastric peristalsis reflexively, and promote digestion and absorption of food.
Protects cardiovascular health: Spicy ingredients, by stimulating taste buds, can promote blood circulation and reduce the formation of blood clots. This can positively prevent various vascular diseases.
Warms the stomach and dispels dampness: According to "Compendium of Materia Medica", chili can warm the spleen and stomach, which has an excellent regulating effect on abdominal pain and diarrhea caused by cold. In addition, for those with a damp body constitution, chili can effectively promote the elimination of dampness.
Relieves fever and pain: Chili has a warm and spicy nature. Eating it can stimulate sweating and have a fever-reducing effect. Moreover, chili can effectively alleviate muscle soreness.
Today, there are many types and ways to enjoy chili. Here, we recommend a diet therapy that can make you eat healthily and deliciously.
Hu Pi Qing Jiao (Tiger Skin Green Pepper): Hu Pi Qing Jiao is a popular home-cooked dish with simple preparation and a fragrant and spicy taste, which is deeply loved by people.
First, prepare a suitable amount of green peppers, wash them, remove the stems and seeds, and flatten them with a knife. Prepare seasonings such as garlic and ginger, wash them, and cut them into pieces for later use. Then, mix salt, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and a little warm water in a bowl to make a sauce. Heat the oil in a pan, put the green peppers flat in the pan, and cook over medium heat. Use a spatula to press the green peppers to make the skin wrinkle, resembling tiger skin. Then, fry the other side. After frying, remove the green peppers, stir-fry them with the prepared seasonings to release the aroma. Then, pour the sauce and green peppers into the pan, stir-fry over high heat until well mixed, and then serve.
Jian Nian La Jiao (Stuffed Pan-fried Chili): Jian Nian La Jiao has a rich and strong flavor, making it an extremely appetizing home-cooked dish. The method is not complicated either.
First, prepare a suitable amount of minced meat and mix it with seasonings such as soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and cooking wine. Remove the seeds from the chili peppers after washing them. Fill the chili peppers with the minced meat. Heat the oil in a pan, and when the oil is hot, add the chili peppers and fry them until both sides turn golden brown. In a small bowl, mix sugar, soy sauce, starch, vinegar, and other ingredients, and then pour the mixture into the pan. When the chili peppers turn color, they are ready to serve.
If you love chili, you must not miss these two dishes.
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