How long does it take to steam eggplant?

1. How long does it take to steam eggplant?

There are many ways to eat eggplant. One of them is to steam the eggplant and then make it into cold eggplant puree or cold eggplant strips. To steam the eggplant, you need to wash it first, then cut it into small pieces or strips, place it in a bowl or plate, put it in the steamer, and steam it for 15-20 minutes after the water boils. Different varieties of eggplant will require different times. Before turning off the heat, poke the eggplant pieces with chopsticks. If they are easily pierced, it means they are cooked.

2. Nutritional value of eggplant

Eggplant is rich in nutrients, including protein, carbohydrates, fat, multiple vitamins and minerals, as well as biologically active substances. According to the "Food Composition Table (2002)", every 100 grams of eggplant contains 1.1 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 4.9 grams of carbohydrates, 1.3 grams of dietary fiber, 5 milligrams of vitamin C, 1.13 milligrams of vitamin E, 24 milligrams of calcium, 23 milligrams of phosphorus, 142 milligrams of potassium, and 0.48 micrograms of selenium.

The rutin content in purple eggplant is as high as 700 micrograms. Rutin can enhance the adhesion between cells, increase the elasticity of capillaries, reduce vascular fragility and permeability, prevent microvascular rupture and bleeding, and has the effects of protecting the cardiovascular system, preventing and treating scurvy, and promoting wound healing. Eggplant also contains saponin, which has the effect of protecting the liver and lowering cholesterol.

3. The efficacy and function of eggplant

1. Treat gastric cancer

Foreign research results show that its anti-cancer properties are several times that of other vegetables with the same effect, making it a strong anti-cancer agent. It can inhibit the proliferation of digestive tract tumor cells and has a good inhibitory effect on gastric cancer and cecal cancer.

2. 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.

3. Lower cholesterol and protect cardiovascular system

Eating eggplant regularly can prevent high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, purpura, scurvy and promote wound healing.

4. Clear away heat and relieve summer heat

It is especially suitable for people who are prone to prickly heat and boils.