In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine health preservation, food is not only a tool to fill the stomach, but also a medicine. Many common ingredients, if cleverly combined, can produce unexpected health benefits. Today, I will share with you a simple yet very practical dietary therapy formula - goji berries paired with black beans. This prescription originates from the lifelong experience of an 89 year old traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, who has been using it for a lifetime and has achieved remarkable results. Not only does it save money and benefits, but it can also solve many people's health problems.
Ingredients preparation:
Black beans, goji berries, ginger, salt, aged vinegar (white vinegar or rice vinegar can also be used)
Step 1: Clean black beans and goji berries
Put the prepared black beans and goji berries into a bowl and sprinkle a little salt. Pour in clean water, carefully wash to remove surface dust and impurities. If you have plenty of time, you can rub and wash the ingredients a few more times to ensure they are clean and hygienic. After washing, remove the black beans and goji berries with water and set aside.
Step 2: Process ginger
Take an appropriate amount of ginger and cut it into thin and thick slices with a knife. Cut the ginger slices into thin strips and then dice them into small pieces. Ginger contains substances such as gingerol, curcumin, and volatile oil, which can help prevent aging. As the saying goes, "If rice doesn't taste good, eat ginger.". Put the diced ginger into a bowl and set aside.
Step 3: Mix ingredients
Pour the cleaned black beans and goji berries into a bowl filled with diced ginger. Pour in an appropriate amount of aged vinegar before using any ingredients (white vinegar or rice vinegar can also be used as a substitute). Stir all ingredients evenly with a spoon to fully blend.
Step 4: Sealed fermentation
Cover the bowl with a layer of cling film and seal it. Place the bowl containing ingredients in a cool and ventilated place and let it ferment for 3 days. During the fermentation process, the ingredients will produce a unique sour and mellow taste, which is very tempting. When we remove the cling film, we can smell a very sour and mellow odor.
Step 5: Edible method
Fermented black beans and goji berries can be consumed directly. Take an appropriate amount every day. It can also be served as a side dish with rice or Congee. It has a unique taste and tastes better when you chew it. This dietary therapy is simple to make, but it has significant health benefits. Persisting in consuming it can bring unexpected surprises.
Goji berries and black beans are both recognized as good health products. Goji berries have a sweet and mild taste, and have the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, as well as enhancing intelligence. Black beans have the effects of tonifying the kidneys, strengthening the body, and improving eyesight. Combining the two and adding ginger and vinegar for fermentation not only enhances the taste but also promotes nutrient absorption. This seemingly ordinary dietary therapy actually contains profound wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine. The 89 year old traditional Chinese medicine practitioner's ability to live up to this age and maintain good health must be related to his long-term adherence to food consumption. If you also want to gain health from your daily diet, why not try this simple and practical recipe? I believe you will definitely have new discoveries and feelings
Tip:
When washing goji berries and black beans, be careful to ensure that impurities are removed, otherwise it will affect the taste.
The amount of vinegar should be moderate, as too little is not enough to taste, and too much will cover up the original flavor of the ingredients.
The fermentation time should not be too long, it can be consumed after about 3 days, otherwise it will affect the taste and nutrition.
The daily consumption should not be excessive, just in moderation, and can be used as a side dish or snack.
This dietary therapy is not only suitable for middle-aged and elderly people, but also for young people. It is helpful in relieving eye fatigue and improving sleep quality.