Leeks contain volatile essential oils and sulfur-containing compounds. After cooking, they exude a unique flavor, which has the effect of promoting appetite. At the same time, they can supplement the human body with vitamins, dietary fiber and minerals.
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Leek has always been known as “Aphrodisiac” in the folk, and it is said to be eaten After that, it can make people “golden guns invincible”. But in fact, the content of zinc, which is closely related to the function of the reproductive system, in chives is very small.
The zinc content of leek per 100 grams is only about 0.43 mg, which is much different from that of shiitake mushrooms (8.6 mg/100 grams). In addition, there are many ingredients with high zinc content such as wheat germ meal, oysters, pecans, etc. It is really difficult for leeks to compete with them.
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Although leek cannot be aphrodisiac, it does not affect people’s unique flavor ‘s favorite. Although it can be eaten all year round, the quality of leeks in early spring is the best. As the saying goes, “green onions in January, leeks in February” refers to the leeks that grow in the second month of the lunar calendar.
The common practice is scrambled eggs with chives, bean sprouts with chives, squid with chives, etc. In fact, these are not the best partners of chives. The most nutritious way is to stir-fry lean meat with leeks.
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Because the sulfide in leeks is not only antibacterial, but also Promote the absorption of B vitamins in meat. If you make leeks alone, you will lack B vitamins; if you cook only with meat, B vitamins will enter the human body and lack sulfide to help absorb. The combination of the two will increase nutrition and taste good, so I recommend it to everyone.
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In addition, there are many friends who like to eat scrambled eggs with leeks, which is also good However, many people have mistaken the order of scrambled eggs with leeks:
Put the eggs in the pot first, the taste of the leeks will not come out, and the eggs will be easy to fry; put the leeks in the pot first and then put the eggs , the two will stick together, not only the taste is not good, but also easy to have the eggy smell of eggs.
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The best way is to fry the eggs first and then put them in Set aside, add a little oil to fry the leeks quickly, and finally pour the scrambled eggs into the pan and turn it twice before the pan is out. The taste is the best at this time.
However, this method needs to put oil twice, which is easy to cause excessive oil intake, so be careful to put less oil.
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In addition, fried leek is also a very popular dish. The unique taste of the dish can stimulate appetite and promote digestion.
However, this dish also tests people’s digestive tract to a certain extent. For some friends, it is easy to have gastrointestinal discomfort after eating. Therefore, for friends with weak gastrointestinal function, it is better not to eat this dish or eat less.
In spring, it is recommended to eat leeks at most once a day, and at most one plate per meal. Try not to exceed 150 grams of raw weight, and do not eat it every day. If you eat it every now and then, the gastrointestinal tract will be more comfortable.