Yardlong beansShoots, also known as green beansGingerBeans, including green beans and snap beansGreen beansare common vegetables on people's tables.Generally, yardlong beans are usually cooked and eaten, some are cooked with meat slices, some are cooked withEggstogether, and some are simply stir-fried with garlic.So, how to cook yardlong beans?What are the nutritional benefits of cooked yardlong beans?Who can eat cooked yardlong beans?Let's find out together.

What is cooked yardlong beans?

Cooked yardlong beans are a common dish on people's tables. Due to its simple preparation and delicious taste, it has gained the favor of many consumers.So, how to cook yardlong beans?

Method 1

Ingredients: long beans, eggs, greenred bell peppersrice,corianderand minced garlic, chili oil, cornstarch,flour.1. Cut the beans into sections and put them in boiling water, cook until slightly tender and then remove;

Mix cornstarch and flour in a bowl, add eggs, add appropriate amount of water and a little salad oil to form an egg slurry.2. Heat the pot, add oil and heat until 70% hot, then coat the beans with the egg slurry, and then put the beans into the pot one by one, fry until golden brown and cooked, then take out and drain the oil.3. Heat the pot, add chili oil and stir-fry minced garlic, green bell peppers and coriander, finally pour in the beans and season with salt andMSG

to taste, stir-fry and serve.

Method 2Ingredients: long beans, driedchili peppers

and

star anise, ginger, salt,chicken broth.Method:1. Wash and dry the long beans, then cut into small pieces, cut the dried chili peppers into corresponding small pieces.2. Use a large fire, heat the pot with oil, pour in the beans and ginger when the oil is 60% hot, stir-fry to change color, then add star anise, dried chili peppers and stir-fry constantly until cooked, then add salt and chicken broth, stir-fry evenly, and serve.Method 3Ingredients:

shrimp, salt, ginger, garlic, cooking wine,

soy sauce, chicken broth.

1. Cut the beans into pieces and blanch before use.

2. Peel and cook the cooked shrimp, then heat oil and stir-fry ginger and garlic, then add shrimp and stir-fry.

3. After the fragrance is released, add the beans together, add salt, soy sauce and cooking wine, and stir-fry slightly.4. Add chicken broth before serving to adjust the taste.How to cook yardlong beansYardlong beans are so nutritious, so besides cooking and stir-frying, are there any other ways to prepare them?Of course, there are many ways to cook yardlong beans, the main ones are:

1,

Dried

shrimp

fried with yardlong beans

(1) Soak dried shrimp in warm water, wash and cut into small pieces, then blanch in boiling water and drain, set aside.

(2) Remove the stems and ends of the beans, wash and blanch in boiling water, then drain in cold water, cut into small pieces and arrange in a plate, sprinkle with salt and mix.(3) Add a little cold water to make a smooth sauce, add

sugarand MSG, mix well, then pour into the beans.(4) Place the dried shrimp in the beans, drizzle with sesame oil and mix.

2, Yardlong beans

eggplant

Ingredients: yardlong beans, eggplantMethod: Peel and wash the eggplant, cut into pieces, cut the yardlong beans into segments and blanch, then cool and set aside.Heat oil in a wok, add chopped onion and ginger, then add eggplant and yardlong beans and stir-fry. Add water and season with salt, MSG, chicken powder and

soy sauce

and cook until soft.3. Yardlong bean stir-fry

Ingredients: yardlong beans, garlic, green onions, cooked white

riceand dried chili peppers, salt, MSG.Method:① Wash and cut the yardlong beans into about 5cm segments.

② Chop the garlic and green onions, and cut the dried chili peppers into small pieces.

③ Pour boiling water into the pot and add a little salt and oil, add the yardlong beans and blanch for 3 minutes, then drain and immediately cool in cold water.④ Cut the yardlong beans into segments, season with salt and MSG, then arrange in a plate, add green onions, garlic, and dried chili peppers, and finally pour hot oil over it.Yardlong bean nutritional value

People like to eat cooked yardlong beans, besides its simple preparation and delicious taste, it is also nutritious.

Yardlong beans are rich in

protein

and various amino acids, eating regularly can help with digestion and appetite.

Eating yardlong beans in the summer can help with cooling and clearing the mouth.

Yardlong bean seeds can activate the immune cells in cancer patients, producing immune antibodies, which have a highly specific damage and inhibiting effect on cancer cells.

Bean vegetables mainly include

lima beans,snow peas,green peas,yardlong beans, etc. Most people only know that they contain a lot of high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids, and also contain a lot of minerals and vitamins, but they don't know that they also have important medicinal value.From a Chinese medicine perspective, bean vegetables have the common characteristics of being flat, with the function of removing dampness and nourishing the spleen. They are especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, and for people with dampness.

However, due to the different types, their therapeutic effects also vary.Therefore, whether it is a simple stir-fried yardlong beans, or stewed with meat, or blanched and served cold, it is very suitable for people's taste.The functions and effects of yardlong beansAs food, yardlong beans have good nutritional value. In addition, yardlong beans can also be used as medicine, and its effects are also quite remarkable.From a Chinese medicine perspective, yardlong beans are flat, with the function of removing dampness and nourishing the spleen. They are especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach and those with dampness.Yardlong beans are sweet, mellow, and slightly warm, belonging to the spleen and stomach meridians;They are not dry and astringent, can nourish the spleen and stomach without being greasy, and are used to treat dampness in the spleen and stomach;

They have the functions of harmonizing the three treasures, nourishing the spleen and strengthening the Qi, dispelling dampness and cooling the body, and promoting the generation of essence and blood;They are used to treat dampness and stagnation in the spleen and stomach, food stagnation and loose stool, excessive vaginal discharge, and weakness of the spleen and stomach.

Yardlong beans have the functions of nourishing the spleen and Qi, tonifying the kidney, harmonizing the five zang-fu organs, and promoting blood circulation.

Eating yardlong beans with cooked rice is not recommended, as it can cause excessive gas and bloating.

Eating yardlong beans with appropriate seasonings and eating them slowly is the best way for people with poor digestion.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that long beans have a neutral taste and properties, and have the effect of removing dampness and nourishing the spleen. They are particularly suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach.

Long beans have a sweet, mild, and slightly warm taste, and belong to the spleen and stomach meridians.They remove dampness without being overly dry, and strengthen the spleen without being greasy, making them a commonly used herb for treating spleen deficiency and dampness.They have the effects of harmonizing organs, calming the mind, nourishing qi, strengthening the spleen, and removing dampness and heat, and promoting fluid drainage and reducing swelling.They are primarily used to treat spleen deficiency with dampness, loss of appetite and diarrhea, excessive white vaginal discharge, and also to treat heat dampness affecting the middle burner, vomiting, diarrhea, and muscle soreness.

Long beans have the effects of nourishing qi, strengthening the stomach, harmonizing the five internal organs, beautifying and nourishing the body, generating essence, and stopping thirst. They are primarily used to treat vomiting, diarrhea, frequent urination, and other symptoms.

Therefore, long beans are suitable for diabetic patients, those with weak spleen and kidney, frequent urination, and some gynecological functional diseases to consume frequently.People with digestive problems should avoid eating long beans.Long beans should be cooked thoroughly before eating, and raw beans can easily cause diarrhea and poisoning.

Applicable population for long beans

Long beans are rich in nutrients and have a delicious taste, and are also easy to prepare. So can everyone eat long beans?Not necessarily, the main applicable population for long beans are as follows.

1. Long beans contain phospholipids that promote insulin secretion, which can participate in sugar metabolism, making them an ideal food for diabetic patients.Suitable for diabetic patients, those with weak spleen and kidney, frequent urination, and some gynecological functional diseases to consume frequently.

2. More suitable for women with excessive vaginal discharge, skin itching, and acute intestinal inflammation. They are also suitable for patients with cancer, acute gastroenteritis, and poor appetite.

3. People with digestive problems should avoid eating long beans.

4. Long beans should be cooked thoroughly before eating, and raw beans can easily cause diarrhea and poisoning.

5. Long beans have a neutral taste and should not be consumed in large quantities, otherwise it can have adverse effects, especially patients with digestive problems should avoid eating them.

6. Long beans andRicecooked togetherporridgeIt is not recommended to eat a large amount of long beans and rice porridge at once, to prevent gas and bloating.

7. Long beans should be cooked thoroughly and then seasoned, which is most suitable for people with poor digestion, and the effect is also significant.