Stewed yam and eggplant

It is well known that yam has great medicinal value in traditional Chinese medicine. However, many people don’t know that eggplant is also rich in nutrients. It not only has good antioxidant properties, but also has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat and anti-inflammatory. Yam and eggplant can be stir-fried together. The most commonly cooked dish is yam and eggplant. This dish is quite famous and is a very popular Hebei dish.

Stewed yam and eggplant is a dish made with eggplant and other ingredients as the main ingredients, and is a Hebei dish.

Ingredients

Peeled potatoes, peeled eggplants, tomatoes, onions, garlic cloves, a little chili (optional), and a little tomato.

How to make yam and eggplant stew

At first it is similar to stir-frying. After the oil is hot, add onions, garlic cloves and potatoes and stir-fry. Then add some broth or water and a little soy sauce and simmer together. Be sure to cover the lid to allow the heat to steam inside. Turn it over several times during the process to avoid sticking to the pot. After about 10 minutes, when the potatoes and eggplants are cooked, add the tomatoes, stir-fry and serve. Good to eat with rice. There is a folk proverb in Hebei: "The aroma of yam and eggplant is so delicious that it will kill old men."

Tips for eating yam and eggplant

1. Protect cardiovascular system and ascorbic acid: Eggplant is rich in vitamin P, which can enhance the adhesion between human cells, enhance the elasticity of capillaries, reduce the fragility and permeability of capillaries, prevent micro-vessel rupture and bleeding, and maintain normal cardiovascular function. In addition, eggplant can prevent and treat scurvy and promote wound healing.

2. Prevention and treatment of gastric cancer: Eggplant contains solanine, which can inhibit the proliferation of digestive system tumors and has a certain effect on the prevention and treatment of gastric cancer. In addition, eggplant also has the effect of clearing away cancer fever.

3. Anti-aging: Eggplant contains vitamin E, which has the function of preventing bleeding and anti-aging. Eating eggplant regularly can prevent the increase of cholesterol level in the blood, which has positive significance in delaying human aging.