How to cook spiced soybeans

Five-spice soybeans are a common snack. They taste very good, can stimulate appetite, and have good nutritional value. The method of making five-spice soybeans is also relatively simple. When cooking the soybeans, add some seasonings, such as cinnamon, star anise or fennel, etc. After cooking, simmer in the pot for a while, and then let it cool. Then you can eat it. It tastes good and has good nutritional benefits.

How to cook spiced soybeans

Ingredients: 300g soybeans Seasoning: salt to taste, 2 star anise, 1 small piece of cinnamon, fennel to taste

1. Wash and soak soybeans in advance and set aside.

2. Prepare star anise, cinnamon and cumin.

3. Pour clean water into the pot and put the soaked soybeans into the pot.

4. Add star anise, cinnamon and cumin.

5. Add appropriate amount of salt after boiling.

6. Turn to low heat and cook for 20 minutes. Put the cooked soybeans into the pot and simmer for a while, let it cool down and then open it.

Method 2

Ingredients: 500 grams of soybeans, 7 grams of fine salt, 5 grams of pepper, 5 grams of aniseed, 5 grams of fennel, 2 grams of cinnamon, and 2 grams of licorice powder. Preparation method (1) Pick out the soybeans and soak them in warm water. (2) Add water to the pot, put in the soaked soybeans and spices, bring to a boil, then simmer until the soybeans are cooked through and soft. Add salt and simmer over high heat until the marinade is almost gone. Remove from the heat. (3) Place the wok on the fire, add the cooked soybeans, stir-fry over low heat for a while, then sprinkle in the licorice powder and continue to stir-fry until the licorice powder is evenly coated with the soybeans. When the marinade is almost dry, you can remove it from the pan and let it cool.

The efficacy of spiced soybeans

1. Enhance immunity

Soybeans contain plant protein and are known as "plant meat". If the human body lacks protein, it will experience symptoms of decreased immunity and fatigue. Eating soybeans to supplement protein can avoid the problem of increased cholesterol from eating meat.

2. Make your mind smart

Soybeans are rich in soy lecithin, which is one of the important components of the brain. Eating more soybeans can help prevent Alzheimer's disease. In addition, the sterols in soy lecithin help increase nerve function and vitality.

3. Strengthen organs

Soy lecithin can also promote the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and strengthen various tissues and organs of the human body. In addition, it can lower cholesterol, improve lipid metabolism, and prevent and treat coronary artery sclerosis.

4. Improve your energy

The protein in soybeans can increase the excitatory and inhibitory functions of the cerebral cortex, improve learning and work efficiency, and help relieve frustration and depression.

5. Whitening and skin care

Soybeans are rich in soy isoflavones, a type of phytoestrogen that can improve skin aging and relieve menopausal symptoms. In addition, Japanese researchers have found that the linoleic acid contained in soybeans can effectively prevent the synthesis of melanin in skin cells.