How to make the most delicious shredded white radish

I believe that white radish is the most common vegetable in our daily life. It can be seen in almost every vegetable market in any region. White radish itself is a relatively high-calorie food. In winter, people will choose to use it to make hot pot, which can drive away the coldness in the body. However, if it is only used to make hot pot, it will appear very monotonous. In fact, white radish has other nutritional benefits, which means that there will be different ways to cook it and it will taste delicious. For example, cold-mixed shredded white radish is not only refreshing, but also retains its nutritional components. So what is the best way to make shredded white radish?

Effects

Radish is distributed all over the world and belongs to the genus Raphanus in the family Cruciferae. Radish is sweet, crisp, tender and juicy, and its efficacy is no less than that of ginseng. Green radish has the effects of eliminating accumulation, removing phlegm, diuresis and stopping diarrhea. White radish has the effects of relieving gas, digesting food, eliminating diseases and moistening the lungs, detoxifying and promoting salivation.

1. Promote digestion and absorption

Radish is rich in more than 10 nutrients, including glucose, vitamin C, amylase, crude fiber and inorganic salts. These ingredients are rich in saccharifying enzymes, which can break down starch and fat in food and allow the human body to fully absorb them.

2. Inhibit gastric acid secretion

Radish contains mustard oil, amylase and a variety of digestive enzymes, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, increase appetite, inhibit excessive stomach acid and help digestion.

3. Anti-cancer Effect

The lignin in radish can enhance the activity of macrophage phagocytic cells. It also contains an enzyme that can decompose the carcinogenic nitrosamines, making them lose their carcinogenic effect.

4. Improve human immunity

Radish is cool in nature and sweet in taste. It is rich in vitamin C and trace element zinc, which can effectively help the human body enhance immunity and improve disease resistance.

4. Antioxidant

The vitamin C in radish can help prevent skin aging and inhibit the formation of melanin spots. Eating white radish can keep the skin white, tender and smooth. In addition, the vitamin A and vitamin C in radish can effectively resist oxidation and play a role in preventing cancer and arteriosclerosis.

5. Promotes Detoxification

Radish is rich in plant fiber, which can help promote gastrointestinal motility, eliminate constipation, effectively eliminate toxins in the body, and improve rough skin conditions.

Methods/Steps

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The first step is to peel the radish. It’s okay if you don’t like peeling it. Then cut into shreds and set aside.

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The second step is to add an appropriate amount of salt and mix the shredded radish evenly and marinate for 5 minutes. When the shredded radish releases water, squeeze out the water with your hands and place the shredded radish in a clean bowl.

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The third step is to add appropriate amounts of soy sauce, vinegar, pepper powder and chili oil according to your taste and mix well. The delicious cold shredded radish is now ready.

Precautions

Note that you don’t need to add salt when the shredded radish is pickled and mixed. You can also add shredded green peppers, chopped green onions, etc. according to your personal preference to make it look more beautiful.