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AlmondsWalnutsIs a common snack for people, regardless of whether it's in the cinema or at home watching TV or soap operas, people can eat a lot of almonds.However, the way to eat almonds is not limited to this, almonds can also be made into various delicacies, such as almondsPumpkinCakeAlmondsTofuAlmond candyHere, let's learn how to make almonds.
The way to eat almonds
Some people like to eat snacks while watching movies or TV series, and almonds are one of the options.However, this is just one of the ways to eat almonds, almonds can also be used as food, which is both nutritious and delicious.So, how to make delicious almond food?Here are three almond recipes:
Almond recipe one: Fried almondsPumpkin cake
Ingredients: 100 grams of pumpkin,Flour,Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Sticky rice flour,Appropriate amount, almonds,BlackSesame,Green onion leaves.Steps:1. Slice the pumpkin into thin pieces;2. Wash and dry the almonds and green onion leaves, and black sesame seeds;
3. Steam the pumpkin until cooked;
4. Mash the pumpkin and mix it with sticky rice flour and flour, the ratio of the two flours is 1:1, the flour should be enough to avoid sticking hands;
5. Knead into a non-stick dough;
6. Divide into small pieces, roll into balls, then press into a pumpkin cake, and add almonds, green onion leaves and black sesame seeds;7.Pan
Brush a thin layer of oil, first fry one side without almonds, and slowly fry until golden brown;8. Fry both sides until golden brown.Almond recipe two: Almond tofu
Materials: 1 can of almond milk,
Milk
1 bag,Jelly powder,Take a little (usually about 10 grams), a cup of various fruits,
White sugar,
Appropriate amount,
Honey,Appropriate amount.Steps:1. First, soak the jelly powder in cold water for 5 minutes, then heat it until it melts;2. Prepare a cup of honey water, orRoseSugar water, and put in the refrigerator;3. You can also prepare a cup ofMango
Sauce, and pour it on the almond tofu to eat together;
4. Mix milk, almond milk, and white sugar, and heat it to boil, add the melted jelly powder, stir together, and pour into a container.
Wait until it is completely cooled and frozen, then put it in the refrigerator;5. When eating, use a knife to cut the solidified material into any shape you like, and then pour in chilled honey water. You can choose honey water,Rose sugar water,Water, white sugar, you can also add various fruits, cut them into pieces and sprinkle on top to eat together.
Almond recipe three: Almond candyIngredients: 150 grams of almonds,Peanuts,
100 grams of rice flour, 30 grams of sesame seeds, 150 grams of white sugar,Malt
Sugar 100 grams, 15ml edible oil.Steps:1. Roast and cool the sesame seeds and peanuts, or buy pre-roasted sesame seeds and peanuts;
2. Heat edible oil in a pan, and then put in white sugar, use a small flame to melt the sugar, stir evenly with a spoon, pay attention to the heat, avoid burning the sugar, and the pot should have a relatively thick wall. I use a Le Coke non-stick pot;
3. Wait for the sugar to melt completely, then add maltose, after adding maltose, it will foam and emit the special fragrance of maltose;4. Mix almonds, sesame seeds, and peanuts into the sugar;5. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.6. Take out and cool.Almonds can also be made into almond candy.
Instructions for making:
1. Roast and cool sesame seeds and chopped peanuts over low heat, or purchase pre-roasted sesame seeds and peanuts.
2. Heat oil in a pan, then add sugar and stir over low heat until melted. Use a spoon to stir constantly to prevent burning. Use a pot with thick walls, such as a Le Coucou stainless steel pot.
3. Once the sugar has melted completely, add maltose. The maltose will foam and release the unique aroma of maltose.
4. Mix almonds, sesame seeds, and peanuts with the sugar syrup.
5. Pour the almond syrup onto a large piece of aluminum foil.
6. Cover the almond syrup with another piece of aluminum foil, flatten the syrup with a rolling pin, and be careful as the hot syrup can burn. It is best to use heat-resistant gloves to avoid burns, and quickly shape the syrup as soon as it cools, as the almond syrup will be difficult to shape once it cools. Place a block of ice on the foil to help shape the syrup. Once cooled, you can easily remove the foil and cut the almond syrup into desired sizes. Cool and store in an airtight container for consumption.
Nutritional value of almonds
Almonds are a type of dry fruit, with high nutritional value. They contain vitamin E and bitter almond glycosides with anti-cancer properties.
In addition, almonds also containProteinFiber, carbohydrates, fats, calcium, iron, phosphorus, andCarrotsVitamins and bitter almond glycosides.So, what are the nutritional values of almonds?
1. Almonds contain unsaturated fats.Unsaturated fats have many benefits for the human body, which can regulateBloodCholesterol;Clean blood clots;Enhance the body's immune system and improve the ability of the immune system to fight cancer cells;Protect the retina and improve vision;Improve brain function and improve mental health.Relieve joint pain and reduce pain.
2. Almonds contain protein.Protein is an important component of the human body and is essential for metabolism.
3. Almonds contain fats.Fats provide energy and ensure daily activities.
4. Almonds contain trace elements such as calcium, iron, and phosphorus.These trace elements, although in small amounts, play an important role in the human body. Calcium is an important component of bones, and iron can prevent iron deficiency anemia.
5. Almonds containCarrotsVitamins.Extensive research has confirmed that carotenoids can prevent tumors, cardiovascular diseases, and cataracts, which are essential nutrients for the human body.
6. Almonds also contain rich flavonoids and polyphenols. These ingredients can reduce cholesterol levels in the human body and significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and many chronic diseases.
7. Almonds contain bitter almond glycosides.Bitter almond glycosides have anti-tumor properties. They can enter the blood and kill cancer cells without affecting healthy cells. Therefore, they can improve the symptoms of late-stage cancer patients and prolong their survival.At the same time, due to the rich content of carotenoids, they can also have an antioxidant effect, prevent free radicals from invading cells, and prevent tumors.
Functions and effects of almonds
Almonds have many functions and effects, including anti-tumor and beautifying effects.So, what are the functions and effects of almonds?There are 8 main functions and effects:
Anti-tumor
Due to the bitter almond glycosides in almonds, they have anti-tumor effects. They can enter the blood and kill cancer cells without affecting healthy cells, so they can improve the symptoms of late-stage cancer patients and prolong their survival.At the same time, due to the rich content of carotenoids, they can also have an antioxidant effect, prevent free radicals from invading cells, and prevent tumors.
2. Promote digestion and bowel movements
Almonds are bitter and have a high fat content.Fat can increase the lubrication of the intestinal contents, so almonds have a promoting digestive function.
3. Have analgesic effects
The bitter almond glycosides in almonds are broken down by enzymes in the intestines or the bitter almond glycosides in the bitter almond, producing small amounts of hydrogen cyanide and benzaldehyde.Benzaldehyde has analgesic effects, so some people in China use bitter almonds to treat late-stage liver cancer to relieve the pain of patients. Some patients can even stop taking pain relievers.
4. Have cough and expectorant effects
Bitter almond glycosides in almonds can inhibit the respiratory center, which has cough and expectorant effects.
5. Have hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering effects
Almonds contain unsaturated fats.Unsaturated fats have many benefits for the human body, which can regulate blood lipids and remove blood clots.
6. Beauty
Almonds contain rich protein, so they have beautifying effects.
7. Other effects
Bitter almond glycosides have anti-mutation effects and can reduce the number of micro-nucleated and polymorphic red blood cells caused by anastro, methidrine, and cytosine.
Side effects of almonds
Even though almonds have high nutritional value and many effects.However, almonds also have side effects. Here are the side effects of almonds:
1. Excessive consumption can cause poisoning.Almonds contain a toxic compound called cyanide.If too much is consumed, it can cause poisoning.For weak children, it can even cause death.Even for adults, excessive consumption can cause adverse reactions.
2. People with diarrhea will worsen diarrhea.If people with diarrhea consume too many almonds, their diarrhea will become more severe. Therefore, people with diarrhea should avoid eating almonds.
3. Long-term consumption can induce other diseases.People with weak constitutions and a lot of internal heat should not eat almonds for a long time, as this can worsen their condition and induce other diseases.
In summary, although almonds have high nutritional value and many effects, if we consume almonds without considering the consequences, it will affect our health. Also, eating raw almonds and eating substandard almonds can harm our health.
Warm reminder: Although almonds have many functions, including anti-tumor and beautifying effects, if you eat almonds, those with diarrhea, those with weak constitutions, should be cautious when eating almonds.
Eating almonds properly
Although almonds are a very nutritious food, there are also some points to note when eating almonds.Do not eat too much
Almonds contain a toxic compound called cyanide.
The amount of cyanide in 100 grams of bitter almonds is 100-250 mg.The lethal dose of cyanide is 60 mg.The amount of cyanide in sweet almonds is about one-third of that of bitter almonds.Therefore, before eating almonds, you must soak them in water multiple times and boil them, so that the toxic substances are removed.
People who should not eat almonds
Pregnant women, infants, people with heat syndrome, and diabetic patients should not eat almonds.
Foods that should not be eaten with almonds
Almonds should not be eaten withWheatAlmonds should not be eaten with
Chrysanthemum
Almonds should not be eaten withChestnutsAlmonds should not be eaten with
PearsAlmonds should not be eaten withPork
Almonds, pears, and pork should not be eaten together, as it is not good for protein absorption.