Water chestnut stew with tofu, cabbage and tofu soup, white radish and tofu soup, pickled mustard greens and tofu, water chestnuts with tofu sauce
41. Stewed Water Chestnuts with Tofu
[Raw Material Selection]
250g soft tofu, 100g fresh water chestnut meat, salt, chopped green onions, sesame oil,
Add appropriate amounts of soybean oil, MSG, and chicken broth.
[Scientific Production]
(1) First, cut the soft tofu into small pieces and blanch them in boiling water.
(2) Heat a wok over high heat, add soybean oil and heat until hot, then add chopped scallions and stir-fry. Add a suitable amount of fresh broth.
Add water chestnut meat, tofu, and salt to the pan. Bring to a boil over high heat until the tofu floats to the surface. Add seasoning.
Simmer the pork and tofu over low heat until they are flavorful, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve.
[Characteristics of the finished product]
The tofu is delicate, and the water chestnut meat is delicious.
[Weight Loss Efficacy]
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that water chestnuts can strengthen the spleen, promote diuresis, and improve overall health, making them a good supplementary food for weight loss.
According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, water chestnut flesh can "prevent hunger and promote a light body." Eating water chestnuts can increase satiety.
It feels good in the abdomen and doesn't easily accumulate fat.
Tofu is a highly nutritious, low-fat food suitable for weight loss. Combining these two ingredients in a dish offers...
It has excellent weight loss effects. Suitable for patients with simple obesity.
42. Cabbage and tofu soup
[Raw Material Selection]
150g soft tofu, 100g Chinese cabbage heart, 20g rendered pork fat, 5g chopped green onions
5 grams of sesame oil, appropriate amounts of salt, MSG, and clear broth.
[Scientific Production]
(1) Wash the tofu and cut it into thin slices; wash the cabbage heart, blanch it in boiling water, and cut it into small sections.
(2) Place a pot on the fire, add lard and clear broth, bring to a boil, then add tofu slices.
Simply drizzle the heart of a cabbage with sesame oil and it's ready to eat.
[Characteristics of the finished product]
The broth is milky white and has a fresh, delicate flavor.
[Weight Loss Efficacy]
Chinese cabbage contains a large amount of water and is a low-calorie, low-sugar vegetable. Chinese cabbage contains...
High fiber content can help with weight loss.
Tofu is a highly nutritious, mineral-rich, and low-fat food suitable for weight loss. The two are compatible...
When prepared as a dish, it becomes more nutritious and enhances its weight-loss effects.
43. White radish and tofu soup
[Raw Material Selection]
250g white radish, 250g soft tofu, sesame oil, MSG, salt,
Add appropriate amounts of starch and a little chopped green garlic or minced garlic.
[Scientific Production]
(1) Blanch the soft tofu in boiling water for a few moments, then cut it into thin slices and set aside.
(2) Wash the white radish, cut it into thin strips, coat it with starch, and stir-fry it in warm oil.
Add water and simmer until tender. Gently add tofu slices, season with salt, bring to a boil, and thicken with a light cornstarch slurry.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, and you can add a little chopped green garlic or minced garlic to make white radish and tofu soup.
[Characteristics of the finished product]
It has a fresh and savory taste.
[Weight Loss Efficacy]
White radish is low in calories and contains substances such as mustard oil, which can promote fat absorption.
It promotes the metabolism of substances like fat, preventing excessive fat accumulation under the skin and thus aiding in weight loss.
This dish combines radish with tofu, which is good for weight loss, making it an excellent choice for a slimming meal.
44. Pickled Mustard Greens and Tofu
[Raw Material Selection]
250g tofu, 150g salted pickled mustard greens, 60g peanut oil, 25g soy sauce
10g white sugar, 10g cooking wine, 15g cornstarch, 5g chopped green onion, ginger
Add 2 grams of powder, and appropriate amounts of MSG, salt, and broth.
[Scientific Production]
(1) Wash the tofu, cut it into 2 cm square pieces, and blanch it in boiling water.
Wash the pickled mustard greens and soak them in clean water for about an hour to reduce the saltiness.
Then remove it, squeeze out the water, and chop it into small pieces.
(2) Place a wok over heat, add peanut oil and heat it up. Sauté chopped green onions and minced ginger in the oil.
Once fragrant, add pickled mustard greens and stir-fry until loose. Add cooking wine and soy sauce, then add stock and seasoning.
Bring salt and sugar to a boil, skim off any foam, add tofu cubes, and simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
After 1 minute, add MSG and mix well. Thicken with cornstarch slurry, drizzle with sesame oil, and it's ready to serve.
[Characteristics of the finished product]
Tender, refreshing, flavorful, and mellow.
[Weight Loss Efficacy]
Pickled mustard greens are made by salting pickled mustard greens. They contain a relatively high amount of fiber, which can absorb nutrients...
It absorbs fat in the digestive tract, lubricates the intestines, and accelerates excretion. The acidic substances it produces...
This substance can also dissolve and break down accumulated fat in the body, increasing fat consumption and having a significant effect.
Weight loss benefits. When paired with tofu, it can help obese individuals and those suffering from obesity to achieve weight loss and a more attractive appearance.
45. Water bamboo shoots with tofu sauce
[Raw Material Selection]
250g soft tofu, 4 water bamboo shoots, 30g peanut butter, appropriate amounts of sugar, soy sauce, salt, MSG, and chicken broth.
[Scientific Production]
(1) Peel the outer shell of the water bamboo shoots, wash them, steam them in a steamer until cooked, and then let them cool.
Let it cool, then cut it into 3 cm long thin strips, place them in a bowl, sprinkle with a little salt, mix well and set aside.
(2) Blanch the soft tofu in boiling water, wrap it in a dry cloth, and squeeze out the excess water.
Grind the ingredients in a mortar, add chicken broth, a little sugar, salt, and soy sauce, and continue grinding.
Finely chop the peanut butter, pour it into a bowl, add the peanut butter and MSG that have been mixed with cooled boiled water beforehand, and mix.
Pour the mixture over the pickled water bamboo shoots and it's ready to eat.
[Characteristics of the finished product]
It has a fresh and fragrant flavor, and a light and refreshing taste.
[Weight Loss Efficacy]
Water bamboo contains various minerals, as well as cellulose and carbohydrates.
Vitamins can help with weight loss by increasing satiety and preventing excessive fat accumulation under the skin.
Tofu is highly nutritious, containing abundant protein, a small amount of fat, and many other nutrients.
It contains various minerals and vitamins, and has weight-loss benefits.
Peanuts are rich in protein, and 80% of their fat is unsaturated fatty acids.
It also contains minerals and vitamins. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that peanuts can lower cholesterol.
Sterols and the ability to make the skin smooth and delicate.
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