Many people know the name She Er Gen (Houttuynia cordata), but few dare to taste it. The reason is simple: its unique flavor deters many.
However, this wild vegetable, which is often disliked by many, contains the purest essence of spring. She Er Gen not only clears heat and detoxifies but also promotes urination, making it an excellent ingredient for spring health.
Although the taste of She Er Gen can be somewhat hard to accept, with the right cooking techniques, it can transform into a mouthwatering dish. Today, let’s explore the delicious secrets of She Er Gen!
1. Pan-fried She Er Gen Cakes
Ingredients: A handful of fresh She Er Gen, 300 grams of flour, 2 eggs, salt to taste, a pinch of five-spice powder, appropriate amount of water or milk, and cooking oil.
1. Clean the She Er Gen and chop it finely. In a large bowl, mix the flour, eggs, an appropriate amount of water, and salt to create a batter. The batter should be of moderate thickness, not too thick or too thin.
2. Add the chopped She Er Gen to the batter, along with a pinch of five-spice powder for flavor, and mix well.
3. Preheat a frying pan or electric griddle and lightly coat it with cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, pour in an appropriate amount of batter and spread it into a round shape with a spatula or scraper.
4. When the bottom of the cake is golden brown, flip it over and continue frying the other side until both sides are golden brown and fully cooked before serving.
This pan-fried She Er Gen cake is not only crispy and delicious but also perfectly incorporates the nutrition of She Er Gen, making it a great choice for breakfast or afternoon tea.
2. She Er Gen Chicken Soup
Ingredients: Appropriate amount of She Er Gen, 500 grams of chicken (preferably black chicken), several slices of ginger, appropriate amount of red dates, and salt to taste.
1. Clean the chicken pieces and blanch them in boiling water to remove blood and impurities, then drain and set aside. Clean the She Er Gen and cut it into sections. Slice the ginger.
2. In a pot, add enough water, then add the chicken pieces and ginger slices. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer.
3. When the chicken is about 70-80% cooked, add the sections of She Er Gen and red dates to continue simmering. At this point, you can add salt to taste according to personal preference.
4. Once the chicken is fully cooked and the She Er Gen is soft, turn off the heat and serve. This soup is not only delicious but also nourishing and health-promoting.
3. Stir-fried She Er Gen with Cured Meat
Ingredients: Appropriate amount of She Er Gen, 200 grams of cured meat, several dried chili peppers, minced garlic to taste, and a little soy sauce.
1. Slice the cured meat thinly and set aside. Cut the dried chili peppers into small pieces and set aside. Clean the She Er Gen and cut it into sections.
2. In a pan, heat an appropriate amount of cooking oil, add the cured meat slices, and stir-fry until they release oil and curl slightly. At this point, add a little minced garlic and dried chili pieces to stir-fry until fragrant. Be careful with the heat to avoid burning.
3. Then add the sections of She Er Gen and stir-fry quickly over high heat until just cooked. Finally, add a little salt and soy sauce to taste before serving.
Through these simple cooking methods, you should have a deeper understanding of She Er Gen. Spring is the perfect season for wild vegetables, so why not try these delicious recipes with She Er Gen and enjoy both health and flavor?
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