This is not a typical health combination, but a simple, practical, and highly effective health secret recipe. I believe many friends did not expect that apples and lotus seeds, which can be seen everywhere in life, can create such magical sparks.
The turn of spring and summer is a great time for health preservation and nourishment. At this time, the human body's metabolism is vigorous and its ability to absorb nutrients is enhanced. And apples and lotus seeds happen to be the best health products of this season. Apples have a cool and sweet taste, and can enter the spleen and stomach meridians. They have the effects of generating fluids, quenching thirst, clearing heat, and detoxifying; Lotus seeds have a mild and sweet nature, which can benefit the spleen and kidney meridians. They have the functions of tonifying qi, nourishing yin, strengthening the spleen, and stopping diarrhea. The combination of the two, nourishing yin and clearing heat, invigorating the spleen and appetizing, is simply a perfect match for health preservation.
Let's make this apple and lotus seed soup together.
[List of Ingredients]
1 lotus seed, 1 apple, 5-6 red dates, 2 walnuts, and 1500 milliliters of water
[Detailed Steps]
1. Wash lotus seeds
Pour a lotus seed with a core into a basin and rinse it with water. Lotus seeds are usually relatively clean, just one time is enough. Lotus seeds are rich in nutrients, even surpassing lotus seeds. Do not remove the core. Add an appropriate amount of boiling water to the cleaned lotus seeds and soak for 10 minutes. Lotus seeds are relatively hard, and they are not easy to soften or rot. They also have a poor taste when cooked directly in a pot for a long time. Soaking in advance can greatly shorten the stewing time, making lotus seeds softer, more glutinous and delicious.
2. Clean red dates
Take 5-6 red dates (more dates can be added), wet them with water, and sprinkle 1 spoonful of flour on top. Rub and wash repeatedly with your hands to remove impurities. If bad dates are found, they should be picked out in a timely manner, as they contain bitterness and bacteria, which are not beneficial to health. Rinse the cleaned dates with clean water several times until they are clean and transparent.
3. Processing red dates
Use scissors to remove the stem of the cleaned red dates, cut them in half from the middle, and then cut them into small pieces. Cutting small is beneficial for the release of nutrients. Red dates are rich in trace elements such as iron, and regular consumption is beneficial for nourishing blood.
4. Wash walnut kernels
Prepare 2 walnuts, remove the shells and kernels. Rinse in clean water to remove surface dust. Walnuts are rich in nutrients and are widely recognized as a nourishing delicacy. After washing and draining, use your hands to break it into small pieces and place them together with the walnut distraction wood and red dates.
5. Boil lotus seeds first
Pour the soaked lotus seeds and water into a clay pot, then add water to 1500 milliliters. Although the lotus seed core has a slightly bitter taste, it is rich in nutrients and does not need to be removed. It is better to cook together. Cover the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
6. Processing apples
Wash the apples while the lotus seeds are simmering. Sprinkle a little salt and rub repeatedly under running water to remove surface wax and impurities. The friction of salt helps with cleaning. Both crispy and sweet apples and soft apples are suitable. Rinse off any remaining salt and drain for later use.
7. Cut and match apples
Peel the cleaned apples, cut them into half centimeter thick thin slices, then cut them into long strips, and finally dice them into small pieces. Apples are rich in nutrients, and regular consumption is very beneficial. Apple kernels and seeds are slightly toxic and inedible, and must be removed. Cut the apples small and easy to ripen, adjust the size according to personal taste. Cut diced apples and serve on a plate for later use.
8. Cutting and cooking together
Put the cut walnut chunks, jujube chunks, and diced apples into a clay pot one by one, and stir evenly with a spoon to fully heat them. Cover the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Apples are prone to oxidation and discoloration, so they are placed at the end of the pot.
9. Enjoy after cooking
15 minutes later, when the lid was lifted, a strong apple sweetness filled the air. At this time, lotus seeds and red dates are soft, rotten, and glutinous, walnuts are crispy and fragrant, and apples are soft, tender, and juicy. Pectin and dietary fiber have been fully softened, which is more conducive to human absorption. Serve in a hot bowl, the soup is sweet and moist, with an endless aftertaste.
【 Tip 】
Lotus seeds do not need to be cored, as the core is rich in nutrients.
Apple peel is edible, but must be washed clean.
Red dates and walnuts have the effects of nourishing qi and blood, and nourishing the heart and brain.
This soup is suitable for all ages, especially for people with weak bodies.
Eating before bedtime can help calm the mind and aid sleep.
For better results, take it continuously for more than three days.
Apple and Lotus Seed Soup, a combination of four health preserving ingredients: apples, lotus seeds, red dates, and walnuts, nourishes yin, clears heat, strengthens the spleen, and replenishes blood. Lotus seed flour is glutinous, with a sweet and sour jujube aroma, paired with the sourness and sweetness of apples and the crispness of walnuts. The taste is rich and versatile, suitable for all ages. Frequent consumption of this soup not only helps with sleep, but also nourishes the mind, reduces dreaming, and makes one feel refreshed and refreshed. This simple, practical, nutritious and delicious health soup is easy to learn. Why not take action quickly and add points to your health!