How to slice wild rice stem

One of the three famous dishes of Jiangnan is茭白, which is not only a popular vegetable, but also has certain medicinal value. In particular,茭白 fried with pork slices is particularly famous. Fried water bamboo shoots with meat are usually cut into slices, but how to slice water bamboo shoots better? If you have good knife skills, you can cut it into slices of equal thickness, or use a grating tool. The water chestnut slices will be more uniform and taste better when fried.

How to cut wild rice stem

1. Use a knife to peel off the bottom of the water chestnut (just like peeling the skin), because the bottom of the water chestnut is relatively old and tastes bad, and then peel off the green part of the water chestnut.

2. Wash it clean with water and split it in half; you can cut it into strips, chunks or slices according to your preference.

3. If you want to cut it into shreds, cut it into segments first, then cut it into even slices, and finally cut it into shreds;

Block-shaped water bamboo is suitable for roasting; shredded or flaky water bamboo is suitable for stir-frying, such as stir-fried water bamboo, water bamboo with meat slices, and water bamboo with pickled peppers.

Nutritional value of wild rice stem

Wild rice stem is one of the three famous dishes of Jiangnan region and is a vegetable that many people love to eat. Fried water bamboo shoots with pork slices is a dish that many people love, but I believe most people don’t know the nutritional value of water bamboo shoots. The nutritional value of wild rice is very rich, containing a large amount of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin E, trace carotene and minerals. Eating more water chestnuts regularly in daily life can provide the human body with sufficient nutrition, thereby maintaining the normal functioning of the human body and ensuring good health. Moreover, the nutrients contained in茭白 have the function of strengthening the body. Eating more of them in moderation can effectively enhance the body's resistance and immunity, thereby effectively fighting various diseases. On average, the calories in every 100 grams of the edible part of water bamboo shoots are about 23 calories, which is not high. It is completely acceptable to eat water bamboo shoots in moderation when losing weight. At the same time, wild rice is also good for the body because it is rich in dietary fiber. But be careful not to eat large amounts of wild rice stems at one time.

In addition, it also has high medicinal value. Water chestnut is sweet and cold, slippery and sharp in nature, so it has a good diuretic and water-removing effect. In daily life, it can assist in the treatment of symptoms such as edema of the limbs and difficulty urinating. Studies have shown that eating a moderate amount of wild rice stem can also treat jaundice.

Do you need to blanch wild rice stems?

It is best to blanch it in water. Water bamboo can be fried or eaten raw. The raw water bamboo has a crispy texture, tender meat and lots of juice. However, since water bamboo contains a lot of oxalic acid, oxalic acid will combine with calcium in the intestine to form insoluble calcium oxalate, which is difficult to be absorbed by the human body. This not only affects the body's absorption of calcium, but also poses a risk of stones.

Because oxalic acid is soluble in water, especially when the water temperature is high, oxalic acid can easily diffuse into the water. Blanching water bamboo shoots before eating can remove a large amount of oxalic acid and promote the absorption of calcium and protein. Therefore, it is better and healthier to eat them after blanching.

Nutritional information of braised wild rice stem

Water bamboo: Water bamboo contains more carbohydrates, proteins, fats, etc. It can supplement the body's nutrients and has the effect of strengthening the body. At the same time,茭白 is rich in vitamins that have the effect of sobering up, and has the function of relieving hangover. The organic nitrogen in young茭白 exists in the form of amino acids and can provide sulfur. It tastes delicious, has high nutritional value, and is easily absorbed by the human body. However, since wild rice contains more oxalic acid, its calcium is not easily absorbed by the human body.

Nutritional components:茭白 mainly contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin E, trace carotene and minerals.

Medicinal water bamboo shoots can clear away dampness and heat, detoxify, and promote lactation. The stigmasterol in it can remove active oxygen in the body, inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, and thus prevent the production of melanin. It can also soften the stratum corneum on the skin surface, making the skin smooth and delicate. The meat is tender.

Diet therapy: can lower blood pressure. It is suitable for people suffering from hypertension, icteric hepatitis, women with postpartum milk deficiency and alcohol poisoning. However, people with urinary stones should not eat it frequently; people with weak spleen and stomach, diarrhea and loose stools should avoid eating it; water chestnuts should not be eaten with honey.