In Grain Rain season, in the south of China, cold air and warm and humid air flow meet, which often leads to long-term rainy weather. The temperature rises slowly in the north and other places, and the rain gradually increases. At this time, the humidity in the air will be greater than the previous solar terms. This high humidity environment is the time when cereal crops grow rapidly.
Although high humidity is beneficial to most crops, long-term exposure to high humidity will lead to symptoms such as "irritability, fatigue, loss of appetite and decreased immunity". Therefore, in Grain Rain season, we still need to eat some seasonal foods to make our bodies healthier.
For example, every year in Grain Rain, I will never forget to give my family "three treasures" and "three teas" and eat less "three kinds". As long as I eat according to the season, my family can spend the spring and summer in comfort.
3 packs
First of all, mandarin fish
As the saying goes, "Peach blossoms and flowing water make mandarin fish fat". Grain Rain season is the time when peach blossoms are in full bloom, and mandarin fish is the fattest time of the year. Siniperca chuatsi is rich in high-quality protein, calcium, iron, phosphorus and other substances. Eating mandarin fish properly can enhance resistance, improve memory, and let us spend Grain Rain healthily.
Steamed Mandarin Fish
Ingredients: mandarin fish 1 strip 300g (300g mandarin fish is the most tender), shredded onion 15g, shredded ginger 10g, shredded red pepper 10g, 5ml soy sauce, steamed fish and soy sauce 10ml, 50ml beer.
Production method:
Step 1: firstly, clean the mandarin fish, then put 5g shredded onion, 5g shredded ginger and beer into the mandarin fish and stir evenly, then marinate the mandarin fish for 10 minute and then wash it for later use.
Step 2: Put the mandarin fish in a steamer, then add 5g shredded onion and 5g shredded ginger, then cover the lid and steam the mandarin fish over high fire for 8 minutes.
Step 3: After 8 minutes, take out the mandarin fish, then throw away the shredded onion and ginger on the fish, sprinkle with steamed fish soy sauce and soy sauce, finally sprinkle with shredded onion and red pepper, and sprinkle with hot oil to serve.
Second, coriander
According to Chinese medicine, the spleen is flourishing around 15 days in Grain Rain, while coriander is warm and sweet, belonging to the lung and spleen meridian, which can strengthen the stomach and promote digestion. According to Compendium of Materia Medica; "Coriander is pungent, warm and fragrant, and it passes through the heart and spleen inside and reaches the limbs outside", so in Grain Rain season, we can put a little coriander when cooking or stewing soup.
Third, leeks.
Leek is the most fragrant in spring, especially in Grain Rain. It is not only fat, but also delicious. Leek has the functions of "invigorating kidney and stomach, refreshing mind, stopping sweating and astringency". Eating more in Grain Rain can make us more energetic.
Scrambled Eggs with Chinese Chives
Ingredients: 300g leek, 2 eggs, salt and cooking oil.
Production method:
Step 1: Wash the leek first, and then cut the leek into 4cm sections for later use. Knock the eggs into a bowl and stir them into egg liquid for later use.
Step 2: put the right amount of oil in the pot. When the oil temperature is 70% hot, put the leek in the pot and stir-fry the leek with high fire.
Step 3: Take another pan and put a little oil in it. When the oil temperature is 80% hot, put the egg liquid in the pan and fry until golden brown, then put the leek and salt in the pan and continue frying 10 second.
Drink three cups of tea
First of all, honeysuckle tea
After Grain Rain, we will usher in the summer. As the temperature rises slowly, we should drink some tea in advance to reduce the fire, so that our bodies can spend the four seasons more smoothly. Honeysuckle tea is the tea that I recommend you to drink frequently in Grain Rain season, because honeysuckle tea has a very good effect of "clearing away heat and detoxifying".
Second, Grain Rain tea.
Spring tea harvested in Grain Rain is also called spring catechu. At this time, the rain temperature is moderate, and the tea trees have rested in winter. The spring tea grown at this time is not only "fresh in taste", but also "pleasant in aroma". If you love tea, you must not miss Grain Rain Tea. While in Grain Rain, drinking some tea properly can also improve the body's immunity.
Third, barley tea.
The rainy season is one of the wettest times of the year. At this time, you must eat or drink some foods that can get rid of dampness properly, so that your body will be healthier. For example, the "Coix seed water" I recommended to you in Grain Rain season is natural moisture-removing water. In Grain Rain season, drinking a cup of coix seed water every day can not only get rid of dampness, but also enhance immunity. Boil the barley directly in the pot. Boiling water is barley tea!
Eat three less.
First, cold food
When the rain is solar and the humidity is high, it is not recommended to eat more cold food, because eating too much cold food will not only increase the burden on the stomach, but also slow down the body's metabolic ability, leading to decreased immunity and hot food. Master Hu suggested that everyone eat less cold food every two days and never eat it every day.
Second, ripe fruit.
Everything was born in Grain Rain. At this time, some fruit farmers will spray growth hormone on some fruits in order to get them on the market quickly and sell them at a good price, thus playing a role in ripening. These ripening fruits not only taste bad, but also have low nutritional value. For example, many people like to eat nectarines and other fruits. I suggest you eat less. If you like it, it is recommended to buy it after half a month.
Third, all kinds of sweets
Grain Rain season is a time of heavy humidity. Eating sweets for a long time will damage the function of the spleen and stomach, leading to the accumulation of moisture in the body, thus forming edema. Therefore, in Grain Rain season, we must eat less sweets.