Water HyacinthAs a unique vegetable, water hyacinth is currently only cultivated as a vegetable in China and Vietnam.It is produced by infection with black mold, which prevents it from flowering and causes the stem to enlarge and become fleshy.Water hyacinth is now a very common vegetable in markets, and is also a commonly used vegetable in homes, with water hyacinth filaments and slices being the most popular.

How to make water hyacinth filaments

Water hyacinth can be stir-fried to be crispy or soft, depending on the cooking method and requirements.

IngredientsPreparation

2 stalks of water hyacinth,Pork100g, 1 green and red chili pepper, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, a little cornstarch,Olive oil2 tablespoons, a little salt.

Method

1. Peel and cut the water hyacinth into thicker strands, and slice the greenred chili peppers;2. After washing and cutting the pork into strands, add oyster sauce and cornstarch, and mix well. Marinate for 10-15 minutes;

3. Heat the oil in a pot, add a little olive oil, and stir-fry the pork strands;

4. After the pork strands change color, add the water hyacinth strands and stir-fry for a few times, then add the green and red chili pepper strands;

5. After stirring evenly, add a little salt to season, and then serve.

Tips

When stir-frying water hyacinth, you need to use a little more oil to make it crispy and tender.

Carrots

Water hyacinth filamentsCarrotsAdding carrots makes the nutritional value of water hyacinth filaments more suitable for our needs, and also makes the home-cooked dish more beautiful and attractive.

Ingredients PreparationPork, water hyacinth, (liao jiu - ), salt, water starch, oil, carrots, chopped green onions,Ginger, chopped, driedchili, chicken broth.

Method

1. Cut the pork into strands and marinate with (liao jiu), salt, and water starch for about 10 minutes;2. Peel and remove the roots of the water hyacinth, then cut it into fine strands, and also cut the carrots into fine strands;3. Heat the oil in a wok, stir-fry the pork strands until they change color, then remove the stir-fried pork strands;4. Add the bottom oil in the wok, pour in the water hyacinth and carrots, and stir-fry with a little salt;，5. Finally, add the pork strands and stir-fry, and add chicken broth to serve.How to make delicious water hyacinth filaments

When stir-frying water hyacinth, first cut the water hyacinth into appropriate fine strands. Generally, water hyacinth is more delicious when stir-fried crispy and tender. When stir-frying, you need to add a little more oil than usual to prevent the water hyacinth from being astringent. If you are worried about eating too much oil, you can also add a little water during stir-frying to make it more smooth.

Nutritional value of water hyacinth

Water hyacinth is not only a delicious ingredient, but also a traditional Chinese medicine that can be used to treat some diseases.

Water hyacinth has a certain effect of reducing alcohol, which can strengthen the body, treat jaundice, and also has the effect of slimming and beautifying the skin, making the skin more smooth and soft, and making people look younger.Stir-fried meatAfter stir-frying, remove the meat strips;

4. Heat oil in a pan, add sliced mushrooms and carrots, and stir-fry until softened;

5. Finally, mix in the meat strips and add chicken broth. Serve.

How to make delicious mushroom and meat stir-fry

When stir-frying mushrooms and meat, we need to first cut the mushrooms into suitable thin strips. Generally, mushrooms are more delicious when stir-fried, and when stir-frying, we need to add a little more oil than usual, so that the mushrooms don't feel astringent. If you are worried about eating too much oil, you can also add some water when stir-frying to make them more tender.

Nutritional value of mushrooms

Mushrooms are not only a delicious ingredient, but also a Chinese medicinal herb that can be used to treat some diseases.Mushrooms have a certain effect of relieving intoxication, can strengthen the body, alleviate jaundice, and also have the effect of slimming and beautifying, which can make the skin more tender and soften the stratum corneum, making people look younger.