As an indispensable cooker in Chinese traditional kitchens, the iron pot is not only famous for its durability and uniform heat conduction, but also occupies an unshakable position in the food industry because of its excellent stewing function. What can I stew in an iron pot? Let's find out.

First, stew

Stewed meat in iron pan is an indispensable delicacy in Chinese food. Pork, beef and mutton, no matter which one is stewed in an iron pot for a long time, can release rich aroma and mellow taste. Braised pork is fat but not greasy, stewed beef is soft and rotten, and mutton soup is nourishing and healthy.

Second, stew poultry.

In addition to meat, braised birds also have different tastes. Chickens, ducks and geese, whether stewed whole or cut into pieces, can be stewed in an iron pot, which tastes fresh and delicious. Old hen soup is fragrant and nutritious; Stewed duck is delicious and juicy, with crispy skin and tender meat; Goose stew is fragrant but not greasy, with endless aftertaste.

Third, stew.

Pot-stewed vegetables not only retain the nutrition and health of vegetables, but also give them a unique flavor. Potato stewed tomato is sour and delicious, radish stewed mutton is delicious, and cabbage stewed tofu is soft, waxy and sweet. Vegetables stewed in an iron pot for a long time are more likely to release their own sweetness and fiber, which is memorable.

Fourth, seafood stew.

Marinated seafood can not only retain the delicacy of seafood to the greatest extent, but also remove its fishy smell. Fish, shrimp, crab, add all kinds of spices and side dishes in the iron pot, stew and cook to make mouth-watering delicious food. The fish is tender and smooth, the shrimp Q is firm, and the crab meat is sweet and delicious. Every bite makes people want to stop

Verb (abbreviation for verb) Other stews

In addition to the above ingredients, the iron pot can also stew a variety of other ingredients, such as tofu, bean products, mushrooms, miscellaneous grains and so on. Tofu stew is smooth and delicious, and the soup after bean stew is full and delicious; The mushroom stew is fragrant and healthy, and the miscellaneous grains are soft and sweet after stewing, nourishing the face and benefiting qi.

Stewing skill

Cooking in an iron pan requires some skills to stew delicious food. The preparation of ingredients is very important, so it should be cleaned and cut evenly. After heating the wok, add cold water, and then add ingredients to remove the fishy smell. The time of stewing depends on the ingredients. Generally speaking, meat needs to be stewed for a long time, while vegetables need to be stewed for a short time.

Matters needing attention

Pay attention to the following points when stewing:

It is easy to rust after pot cooking, so it should be cleaned in time after use, and the surface should be coated with edible oil for maintenance.

2. Don't turn the ingredients when stewing, so as not to spoil the stewing effect.

3. The stewing time should not be too long, so as to avoid the bad ingredients affecting the taste.

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Luwei is a vast world, and all kinds of ingredients can be stewed in a pot to make mouth-watering delicious food. Mastering the skills of stewing and making delicious stews with iron pots can not only satisfy the appetite, but also warm the body and mind.