Spring is a great time for liver nourishment, as everything comes back to life and our liver also needs gentle care. In this vibrant season, why not try Gou Qi (Goji Berries) and Hong Zao (Red Dates) porridge? It is not only sweet and delicious but also nourishes the liver and kidneys, infusing the liver with vitality. At the same time, maintain a joyful mood and engage in moderate exercise, allowing your body to breathe with nature and release the heaviness accumulated during winter. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and reduce greasy and heavy flavors, allowing the liver to detoxify easily and rejuvenate. Nourishing the liver in spring lays a solid foundation for health throughout the year, so let’s welcome a more vibrant self together! The following four dishes are simple and affordable, not only nourishing the liver but also enhancing your metabolism, making you feel revitalized! Give them a try!
Qing Chao Lü Dou Ya (Stir-fried Mung Bean Sprouts)
: Stir-fried mung bean sprouts are simple and delicious! First, wash the mung bean sprouts clean and drain the water.
: Pour some oil into the pan, heat it up, and toss in a few cloves of garlic to sauté until fragrant. Then, add the mung bean sprouts all at once and stir-fry quickly over high heat to keep them crisp.
: Remember not to stir-fry for too long, or the sprouts will become soft and lose their texture. Add a bit of salt and sprinkle some chopped green onions for flavor.
: Quickly stir-fry a few more times, and when you see the sprouts turn translucent, it’s time to serve! A plate of crisp and refreshing stir-fried mung bean sprouts is ready.
Not only is it delicious, but it also clears heat and detoxifies, relieving the burden on the liver. Give it a try!
Bo Cai Zhu Gan Tang (Spinach and Pig Liver Soup)
: Making spinach and pig liver soup is actually very simple! First, wash the spinach and cut it into sections, soak the pig liver in water to remove blood, then marinate it with some cooking wine, soy sauce, and pepper powder.
: Next, boil water to blanch the spinach, then blanch the pig liver until it changes color, and take it out.
: In another pot, add water and bring it to a boil, add ginger and green onions, then add the pig liver and cook for one minute. After that, add the spinach and Gou Qi (Goji Berries), and season with salt and pepper!
Remember not to cook the pig liver for too long, or it will become tough and unpalatable.
This spinach and pig liver soup is fresh, tender, and nutritious, especially suitable for liver nourishment in spring!
Qin Cai Bai He Chao Xia Ren (Stir-fried Celery, Lily, and Shrimp)
: Prepare shrimp, celery, and lily. Remove the shrimp veins, cut the celery into sections, and wash the lily. Marinate the shrimp with some salt, cooking wine, and starch.
: Next, blanch the celery and lily in hot water. Then, heat oil in the pan, first stir-fry the shrimp until they change color, then take them out. Add the celery and lily to stir-fry for a few moments, and finally return the shrimp to the pan and stir-fry together, seasoning with salt.
: Remember to keep the heat high and act quickly while stir-frying, so the dish remains fresh and delicious.
The benefits of stir-fried celery and lily with shrimp for liver health include: clearing heat, benefiting dampness, moistening the lungs, stopping cough, calming the mind, and aiding sleep.
Gou Qi Hong Zao Zhou (Goji Berry and Red Date Porridge)
: First, prepare rice, red dates, and goji berries. Wash the rice clean, pit and cut the red dates into small pieces, and rinse the goji berries.
: Then, put the rice into a pot, add water, and start cooking. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat to simmer. When the rice is almost cooked, add the red date pieces and continue to cook.
: After about ten minutes, add the goji berries, stir slightly, and finally add some sugar or salt to taste, depending on whether you prefer it sweet or savory. However, the red dates are naturally sweet, so it can be left out.
The benefits of goji berry and red date porridge for liver health include: nourishing the liver and kidneys, and improving liver function.