How to stir-fry lentils deliciously and easily

Lentils are a vegetable that is shaped like a crescent moon. They are a vegetable introduced from India to China. However, since lentils were introduced to China, they have been grown in most parts of China, which has led to lentils becoming a common sight on people's daily tables. When it comes to cooking lentils, you can also choose from many different methods. What are some easy and delicious ways to make lentils?

【Stir-fried chicken gizzards with lentils】

1. Cut the chicken gizzards into small strips and marinate with oil, salt, cooking wine and starch for 20 minutes.

2. Tear off the tendons of the lentils and pick them into small pieces. Chop the garlic into minced garlic.

3. Boil water in a pot, blanch the lentils and set aside.

4. Heat oil in a pan, add minced garlic and fermented black beans and stir-fry until fragrant, add chicken gizzards and stir-fry, add soy sauce and sugar and stir-fry until colored.

5. Add the lentils and stir-fry evenly, then add a small amount of chicken essence to season.

【Stir-fried lentil and vegetarian chicken】

1. Pick and wash the lentils, cut them into oblique slices, cut the vegetarian chicken into pieces, and chop the green onion, ginger and garlic.

2. Boil water in a pot, add a little salt and oil, put in the lentils and blanch them, then cool.

3. Pour oil into the wok and sauté the scallions, ginger and garlic, then add the lentils and stir-fry.

4. Add oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar and a little salt, stir-fry evenly, then add the vegetarian chicken and stir-fry.

5. Drizzle with sesame oil, stir-fry evenly and serve.

What is the nutritional value of lentils?

Lentils are mild in nature and slightly yellow in color, which is most suitable for the spleen. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen, replenishing Qi, eliminating dampness and relieving heat. It is mainly used to treat spleen deficiency and dampness, excessive vaginal discharge in women, vomiting, diarrhea, and convulsions.

It is edible for general population. It is particularly suitable for people with spleen deficiency, sweet stools, reduced appetite, chronic diarrhea, and women with spleen deficiency and leucorrhea. It can also be eaten by people suffering from acute gastroenteritis, indigestion, heat headache, dizziness, nausea, irritability, and loss of appetite.