WatercressIt is a seasonal vegetable, with a short season, and there is a folk saying "Eat watercress on the eighth day of March," Watercress itself is very nutritious. If combined with otheringredients, not only the flavor is more diverse, but the nutrition is also richer. Watercress and tofu is a nutritious and simple dish.Watercress and tofu nutritional value1. Watercress and tofu have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, which is very suitable for people with hot constitutions.2. Watercress and tofu have a white and green combination, which is not only fragrant and delicious, but also promotes appetite and calms the mood, making it suitable for students preparing for exams.

3. Watercress and tofu are rich in calcium, which has the effect of clearing fire and supplementing calcium, and is suitable for calcium supplementation at any age, especially for the elderly.

4. Watercress contains hormone-like substances that can nourish yin and yang, and tofu contains a lot of

protein, which helps to supplement the body's nutritional needs. When combined, the nutritional value is even higher.

Ingredients preparation

Main ingredients: 50g watercress, 150g tofu.*Tofu selectionSoft tofu

Has the best taste and is easy to absorb the flavor.

Seasoning: Appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of sesame oil, a small amount of white

sesame, a small amount of redchili, 1.*The seasoning only needs salt and sesame oil, which can best highlight the original flavor of watercress and tofu.

Methods1. Add appropriate amount of water to the pot, bring to a boil, add 1 teaspoon of salt, put the whole block of tofu in, simmer for about 1 minute, then take it out, and cool it in cold water.2. Wash and chop the watercress, then blanch it in boiling water, then drain.3. Wash the tofu and cut it into 1-2cm small cubes, and chop the redpepper, remove the seeds, then chop it into small pieces.

4. Add appropriate amount of edible oil to the pot, when the oil is hot, add the chopped red pepper and stir-fry until the aroma comes out, then add white sesame and stir-fry evenly, add salt.

5. Put the tofu back in the pot and cook. If you want it to be softer, you can cook it for a longer time when blanching. Then take out the tofu cubes and put them on a plate, add the cooked watercress and seasoning, and mix well.

Precautions

1. The watercress contains a high amount of nitrite, which must be blanched before eating to avoid excessive nitrite harming health.

2. Boiling tofu with salt water not only removes the bean flavor, but also makes it firmer and less likely to break when cut, and has a better taste.3. Try not to store watercress for too long, it is best to cook and eat immediately, which is not only convenient, but also preserves the natural flavor of the watercress.Remove seeds and wash, then chop into small pieces.

4. Add appropriate amount of edible oil to the pot. After the oil is hot, add the red peppers and stir-fry until the aroma comes out, then add the white sesame seeds and stir-fry evenly, adding salt.

5. Bring the tofu back to the pot and cook until tender. If you want it to be even softer, you can cook it a little longer during blanching. Then remove the tofu pieces and arrange them on a plate, adding the fragrant sesame leaves and cooked seasoning, and mix well to eat.

Precautions

1. The amount of sodium nitrite in fragrant sesame leaves is very high. It must be blanched before eating to avoid excessive intake, which is harmful to health.

2. Boiling tofu with salt water not only removes the bean flavor, but also makes it firmer, so it doesn't break easily when cut, and the taste is better.

3. Try to avoid storing fragrant sesame leaves for too long. It's best to mix and eat immediately, which is not only convenient but also preserves the natural flavor of fragrant sesame leaves.