Spicy cucumber slices, amber-colored cucumber rind, spicy and sour cucumber cubes, shrimp with green rind, and minced meat stewed with cucumber chunks.

21. Spicy Melon Slices

[Raw Material Selection]

200g watermelon rind, a little chili sauce, chopped green onion, chopped ginger, chopped garlic, and seasoning.

Add appropriate amounts of salt, chicken broth, MSG, soy sauce, starch, and sugar, a little cooking wine, and 20 grams of salad oil.

[Scientific Production]

(1) Peel off the outer green skin of the watermelon and cut it into diamond-shaped slices.

(2) Heat a wok over high heat, add salad oil and heat it up, then add chili sauce and stir-fry until the oil turns red, then add...

Add chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic, stir-fry briefly, then add chicken broth, salt, and sugar.

Season with soy sauce and MSG, thicken with cornstarch, and it's ready to serve.

[Characteristics of the finished product]

Crisp and tender, with a slight spiciness.

[Weight Loss Efficacy]

Watermelon rind is rich in nutrients, containing various sugars, amino acids, lycopene, carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin B.

Vitamin C, etc. Watermelon rind contains amino acids...

Acids can consume body fat and facilitate the metabolism of sugars and proteins, thereby reducing...

Lowering blood lipids and aiding weight loss. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that watermelon rind is sweet and cool in nature, and has diuretic and digestive properties.

Thirst, clearing heat and relieving summer heat, "naturally occurring Baihu Decoction".

Chili sauce can promote fat metabolism, prevent fat accumulation, and aid in weight loss.

22. Amber-green garment

[Raw Material Selection]

500g watermelon rind, 10g hawthorn cake, 10g white sugar, 50g rock sugar, 10g salad oil, a little caramel coloring.

[Scientific Production]

(1) Remove the outer green skin from the watermelon rind and cut it into half thick strips and half diagonal pieces for later use.

(2) Cut the hawthorn cake into small cubes and set aside.

(3) Heat a wok over high heat, add 150g of water, rock sugar, caramel coloring, and salad dressing.

Add the oil and juice to the chopped watermelon rind, bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens.

When the color turns amber, place the vegetables on a plate. Leave some sauce in the pan, then sprinkle the diced hawthorn on top of the vegetables.

Then pour on the thick sauce and it's ready to eat.

[Characteristics of the finished product]

Sweet and sour, crisp and tender.

[Weight Loss Efficacy]

Watermelon rind can lower cholesterol and aid in weight loss, and can also help burn body fat. Hawthorn can lower blood pressure.

It strengthens the spleen, eliminates food stagnation, and promotes gastrointestinal digestion. Combining these two ingredients in a dish can be very effective for weight loss.

It can be used as an adjunct treatment for secondary obesity.

23. Spicy and Sour Cucumber Cubes

[Raw Material Selection]

250g watermelon rind, 2 dried chilies, 40g vinegar, MSG, chopped green onions,

Ingredients: appropriate amounts of minced ginger and salt, 30 grams of salad oil, and 20 grams of white sugar.

[Scientific Production]

(1) Wash the melon rind, scrape off the outer green skin, and cut the green skin into 1 cm × pieces.

Cut 2 cm pieces of melon into small cubes, place them in a bowl, marinate with salt and MSG for 20 minutes, then drain off the excess water and set aside.

(2) Soak dried chili peppers in warm water until soft, then cut them into thin strips and set aside.

(3) Heat a wok over high heat, add salad oil, and when the oil is hot, add the chili threads and fry until they turn red.

Heat oil in a pan, add chopped scallions, ginger, and cucumber strips, then add sugar and vinegar and stir-fry briefly. Add MSG before serving.

[Characteristics of the finished product]

Sour, spicy, and sweet, the melon is crisp and fresh.

[Weight Loss Efficacy]

Chili peppers are rich in vitamin C, and the capsaicin they contain can promote fat metabolism and prevent fat from accumulating under the skin.

Vinegar can aid in weight loss by promoting the breakdown of body fat and accelerating the metabolism of carbohydrates.

Watermelon rind can help burn body fat and facilitate the metabolism of sugars and proteins.

24. Shrimp with Green Skin

[Raw Material Selection]

250g watermelon rind, 100g fresh shrimp meat, 5g chopped green onion, 5g chopped ginger.

50g dry starch, appropriate amounts of cooking wine, salt, and MSG, 500g salad oil (approximately 50g used), and 1 egg.

[Scientific Production]

(1) Remove the outer green skin from the watermelon rind and cut it into 1 cm × 2 cm rectangles.

Cut into small pieces, marinate with a little salt for 20 minutes, then drain and set aside.

(2) Crack the eggs into a bowl, add starch and beat, then pour into the cucumber strips and mix well.

(3) Heat a wok over high heat, add salad oil and heat to medium-high, then add the egg-coated...

Fry the cucumber strips until slightly golden brown and set aside on a plate.

(4) Put the chopped green onion and ginger into a bowl, add salt, MSG, cooking wine and cornstarch and mix well.

(5) Leave some oil in the pan, add the shrimp and stir-fry briefly, then add the fried cucumber strips and the bowl.

Stir-fry with the sauce until it thickens into a paste, then coat the melon pieces and shrimp before serving.

[Characteristics of the finished product]

Shrimp is rich in nutrients, being a high-protein, low-fat food, and is believed to have kidney-tonifying and strengthening properties.

It has the effects of warming the body, stimulating appetite, and resolving phlegm. Shrimp is paired with green chives, which have significant weight-loss benefits, to make a dish.

It is very suitable for obese people and patients with obesity to eat regularly to lose weight and improve their health.

25. Minced meat stir-fried with melon chunks

[Raw Material Selection]

200g watermelon rind, 100g lean minced pork, chopped green onions, ginger slices, garlic slices,

Add appropriate amounts of salt, MSG, soy sauce, and starch, a little cooking wine, and a bowl of broth.

[Scientific Production]

(1) Remove the green skin from the watermelon rind, wash it and cut it into diamond-shaped pieces; soak the starch in an appropriate amount of water and stir well for later use.

(2) Fry the chopped melon pieces in oil until light yellow; heat the oil in the pan, then add...

Sauté chopped scallions, ginger slices, and garlic slices in oil, then add minced meat and stir-fry until it changes color. Add cooking wine and continue cooking.

Add the melon pieces, broth, salt, soy sauce, and MSG, and simmer over medium-low heat until thoroughly cooked.

Reduce the sauce over high heat, thicken with cornstarch, and serve.

[Characteristics of the finished product]

The melon pieces are soft and tender, with a fresh and fragrant flavor.

[Weight Loss Efficacy]

Lean pork is rich in protein and low in fat, and has the effects of nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness.

Watermelon rind is rich in nutrients and has diuretic, thirst-quenching, and heat-relieving properties. Both...

When combined, these ingredients can promote urination, clear heat, nourish yin and moisten dryness, and aid in weight loss.