Today, the editor will recommend another type of egg to everyone. Despite its small size, it has lower cholesterol content and higher nutritional value than eggs. It is also known as "animal ginseng"! It is - quail egg.
A small one, covering the whole body
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that quail eggs have the effects of tonifying the spleen and kidneys, nourishing the five organs, nourishing qi and blood, strengthening muscles and bones, etc. After illness, they can be used as dietary supplements for diseases such as body deficiency, spleen and stomach weakness, lack of appetite and fatigue, insomnia, palpitations, and soreness in the waist and legs.
The content of phospholipids, brain phospholipids and other components in quail eggs is 3-4 times higher than that in eggs. These two substances are essential nutrients for advanced neural activity. Regular intake can help improve memory, reduce brain cell apoptosis, and strengthen brain function.
For mental workers who frequently use their brains, as well as children, teenagers, and the elderly, eating a few quail eggs every day has a good brain nourishing and intellectual effect.
02 Protein supplementation
Quail eggs, like eggs, are also rich in protein. Every 100 grams of quail eggs contain about 12.8 grams of protein, which is basically the same as eggs.
So in terms of protein content, there is not much difference between the two, both are sources of high-quality protein. But the cholesterol content of quail eggs (every 100g/515mg) is slightly lower than that of eggs (white), so it is a good choice for supplementing protein.
03 Eye protection
The vitamin A content in quail eggs is about 1.3 times that of eggs. Eating them regularly can protect the eyes, prevent dryness, reduce eye fatigue, and have a certain effect on protecting vision.
04 Enhance immunity
In 100 grams of quail eggs, selenium is about 54 times that of apples, iron is about twice that of 100 grams of eggs, and vitamins are about 2.7 times that of 100 grams of eggs.
These nutrients all contribute to enhancing the body's immune system, especially selenium, which has antioxidant capacity even higher than vitamin E, helping to eliminate free radicals in the body and reduce the risk of cellular cancer.
05 Soothing the mind and promoting growth
Quail eggs contain various trace elements that can enhance central nervous system function, prevent and alleviate neurasthenia. At the same time, it can also improve sleep quality and alleviate adverse symptoms such as excessive dreaming and easy awakening.
Quail eggs are also rich in vitamin B2, with a content of approximately twice that of eggs of the same weight per 100 grams of vitamin B2. Vitamin B2 can promote metabolism and is a necessary vitamin for growth and development. Lack of vitamin B2 may also lead to diseases such as oral ulcers, lip or corner erosion.
Delicious eating method
Boiled quail eggs in water
The cooking method of boiling in water does not require the addition of extra oil and salt. It retains nutrients comprehensively, is easy to digest and absorb, and is a delicious and healthy way of eating.
Red date and longan egg syrup
Ingredients: quail eggs, red dates, longan, goji berries, brown sugar
Method:
1. Bring the water to a boil in the pot, add a spoonful of salt, pour in quail eggs and cook for 10 minutes. Remove and peel the shells, and set aside the fresh and dry longans.
2. Boil quail eggs, longan (if dry longan is added, cook for an additional 10 minutes), and red dates in clean water for 10 minutes. Add brown sugar and goji berries and cook until the brown sugar is completely melted.
Stewed Quail Eggs with Braised pork belly in Brown Sauce
Ingredients: appropriate amount of pork belly, quail eggs, two star anise, one piece of cinnamon, appropriate amount of rock sugar, two slices of fragrant leaves, two scallions, four or five slices of ginger, appropriate salt, two spoons of light soy sauce, one spoonful of dark soy sauce, two spoonfuls of cooking wine, one spoonful of oyster sauce, and three or four dried chili peppers
Method:
1. Cut the pork belly into pieces and put them in a cold pot. Add scallions, ginger, and cooking wine and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove and let it dry.
2. Put the pork belly into a pot, fry until both sides are golden brown, and then take it out.
3. Leave some oil at the bottom of the pot, add rock sugar, stir fry until it turns sugar colored, and add pork belly and stir fry to change color.
4. Add seasoned wine, pour in boiling water to cover the pork belly, and add more. Then add one spoonful of dark soy sauce, one spoonful of oyster sauce, two spoonfuls of light soy sauce, scallions, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, fragrant leaves, and dried chili peppers. Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
5. Add cooked and peeled quail eggs, simmer for another 20 minutes, slowly drain the juice and serve on a plate!
A bowl of incense from a rural household
Ingredients: tofu, pork, quail eggs, crab flavored mushrooms
Method:
1. Cut pork into small pieces and tofu into small pieces for later use. Less oil in the pot, add scallions, ginger, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns and stir fry with seasoning oil.
2. Stir fry a small amount of seasoning oil, add tofu over low heat and fry until the color turns golden. Use oil absorbent paper to absorb the oil.
3. A little seasoning oil, stir fry chopped scallions and ginger until fragrant, and stir fry minced meat until fragrant. Add 80g of rice vinegar (3 tablespoons), 20g of light soy sauce, and a little salt.
4. Add the fried tofu and an appropriate amount of crab flavored mushrooms, then add a little dark soy sauce to color. When the soup starts to thicken, add quail eggs and stir fry evenly to remove from the pot.
Pay attention to these things
Don't eat too much
Quail eggs are small in size, one at a time, and it's easy to overeat them. The 2022 Chinese Dietary Guidelines for Residents suggest eating 40-50 grams of eggs per day, which is approximately equivalent to 5-6 quail eggs.
Selection Techniques
If quail eggs are left for a long time, the air chamber will become larger, so when selecting, you can take a cup or small bowl filled with water and pour the quail eggs into the water. If the egg sinks to the bottom, it indicates that it is relatively fresh.
If it's not convenient to do so, you can simply pick up the quail eggs and shake them in your hand. If you can't hear any sound, it means the eggs are relatively fresh. If you hear a noticeable sound of water when shaking, the egg is likely to have gone bad.
Quick peeling
Boiled quail eggs are scooped out with cold water, then placed in a plastic bottle or sealed box, covered with a lid, shaken vigorously a few times, and poured out to easily remove the shell without damaging the protein.
Taboos
People who are allergic to quail eggs should not consume quail eggs to avoid allergic reactions.
Patients with hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia should consume quail eggs in moderation, as they contain relatively high levels of cholesterol, fat, etc., which may worsen discomfort symptoms or trigger such diseases.
