When I was a child, whenever the spring equinox, my mother cooked us sweet Yuqian rice, while reciting the rhyme: “Yumqian, Yuqian, after eating Yuqian, every family has more than enough money. “Money…”
Elm money, also known as elm, elm, elm, elm pod, is the wing fruit of the elm family elm tree. Every year after the vernal equinox, the hair blooms, and when it first blooms, it is green and round and bright, like small copper coins that are strung together, hence the name.
Elm coin has heart protection effects, and is extremely rich in pectin, which has Effects of lowering blood pressure and dilating blood vessels.
Yuqian is also a traditional Chinese medicine, which has the functions of invigorating the spleen and calming the nerves, clearing the heart and reducing fire, relieving cough and resolving phlegm, clearing heat and diuretic water, killing insects and reducing swelling< /strong> effect.
Modern medical research has shown that elm money is rich in protein, vitamins and dietary fiber, which can lower blood cholesterol, healthy The spleen nourishes the stomach. For people suffering from spring sleepiness or insomnia, regular consumption can soothe the nerves and help sleep. It can enhance children’s immunity, promote physical growth and development, etc.
According to determination, every 100 grams of elm money contains 3.8 grams of protein, 1 gram of fat, 1.3 grams of dietary fiber, 280 mg of calcium, 22 mg of iron, etc. .
Fresh elm money can be eaten raw, fragrant and refreshing, and can also be combined with other ingredients to make different flavors of food. Whether it is steamed wotou, Yuqian cake or Yuqian rice, dumplings and steamed buns are full of umami.
[Steamed Elm Money]
Wash the elm money and put it in a dustpan to dry it. You can also absorb the moisture with a clean cotton cloth.
Then drizzle with vegetable oil and mix well. Vegetable oil can prevent water from coming out during steaming. Sprinkle with a handful of flour and shake it up. Sprinkle an appropriate amount of starch and mix well.
Try to make every elm money stick with flour, so it is not easy to stick. Brush the vegetable oil on the cage drawer and put the elm money in it. Try to spread as thin and evenly as possible to facilitate steaming.
After the steamer is in the middle of the atmosphere, start steaming in the cage, and steam for 5 minutes on medium heat. It is easy to stick together after steaming for a long time. Not good to shake off.
After 5 minutes, pour out the elm money and quickly shake it with chopsticks to cool down. Then sprinkle with salt, chicken powder, drizzle with sesame oil and mix well.
Add an appropriate amount of minced garlic and continue to mix well before eating. Taking advantage of the season to steam a few more times, it is very satisfying to satisfy your cravings. If you miss this season, you will have to wait for another year.
At this time, it is the ripening season of elm money. The tasting time of elm money is very short, only about 2 weeks a year. Gradually get older, everyone eat quickly. You can pick it home to make Yuqian rice or Yuqian pastries, and you will not only eat childhood memories, but also gain health.
Content source:Traditional Chinese Medicine Moxibustion Health WeChat Public Account
Organized and edited by: Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Nursing
Correspondent: Qin Shasha Sun Lei Wang Jingjing