How to make tofu, mushroom and dried squid porridge

For middle-aged and elderly people, half of their life can be said to have passed. In the remaining life, all we need to do is enjoy life. Enjoying life starts with the details of life, such as three meals a day. Many middle-aged and elderly people have not had the chance to enjoy many delicious foods. Let me introduce to you how to make tofu, dried mushrooms and squid porridge.

1.12Does anyone know what this is? In my hometown, it is called fragrant tofu grains. It has a crispy and fragrant flavor and is often used as an ingredient when cooking fragrant porridge. It tastes great and can be considered a local specialty. This was just delivered to me by my mother from my hometown last week. I remember that my mother always liked to put it in the porridge when she cooked it at home, which added a unique flavor to the porridge. Now I am greedy when I think about it...

2.21 Soak the dried mushrooms for 1 hour in advance; (Just wash the fresh mushrooms)

3.1 Remove the cartilage from the soaked squid, as shown in the picture; then wash the squid; (it is difficult to remove the dried squid before it is soaked)

4.2 Soak the dried squid in cold water in advance;

5.1 Put the washed rice in a casserole, add appropriate amount of water to cook porridge. Be sure to use high heat to make the porridge boil quickly, and then use low heat to simmer slowly to make it soft and sweet.

6.2 This time, you don’t need to cut the squid with a flower knife. Just cut the squid into three large pieces, then cut it into strips, and cut the squid tentacles into sections, as shown in the picture; (this way the squid will taste crispy and fragrant)

7.1 Heat the pan and oil, put the squid in and fry until the squid curls up, add some refined salt and fry until fragrant. This way the squid tastes crispier and more fragrant; (This process actually only takes a few seconds. The squid should not be fried for too long. Turn off the heat when it curls up, otherwise it will be too old and hard)

8.2 While cooking the porridge, wash and dice the celery, dice the mushrooms, mince the ginger and add them to the porridge.

9. If there is not enough oil in the pan, add some cooking oil as appropriate, heat the pan and oil, put the mushrooms in and stir-fry until fragrant, add some refined salt and stir-fry until fragrant;

10. When the porridge is 60% cooked, turn to high heat and put the sautéed mushrooms in. After boiling, turn to low heat and cook for about 15 minutes to allow the flavor of the mushrooms to fully dissolve in the porridge.

11.1 Then add the fragrant tofu cubes and mix well; (The fragrant tofu cubes should not be cooked for too long, otherwise they will become too soft and affect the taste)

12.2 When the porridge is cooked, turn the heat to high, add some salt, put the sautéed squid in and cook for less than a minute; (Do not cook it for too long, otherwise the squid will become overcooked and hard, affecting the taste)

13. Then add diced parsley for seasoning;

14. Add chicken stock and pepper powder and mix well;

15. Finally, add the preserved vegetables, stir well and season, then turn off the heat. (Don’t cook winter vegetables for too long to prevent them from becoming sour and affecting the taste)

16. This porridge tastes delicious. The mushrooms and fragrant tofu cubes add fragrance, and combined with the freshness of the dried squid, it is really delicious. This porridge is made from the recipe of my hometown. The rice is still grainy when cooked, unlike the porridge in the north where the rice is very mushy. (I deliberately made this porridge thicker, because last time I served a dish of fragrant porridge that was thinner, and some friends asked why they couldn’t see the porridge, haha ​​~ so I deliberately made it visible this time)

17. Japonica rice: Japonica rice can enhance the body's immune function, promote blood circulation, and thus reduce the chance of high blood pressure; Japonica rice can prevent diseases such as diabetes, beriberi, senile plaques and constipation; the crude fiber molecules in the bran layer of japonica rice help gastrointestinal motility and are very effective in treating stomach problems, constipation, hemorrhoids, etc. Shiitake mushrooms: They have the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, strengthening the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and blood, improving intelligence and calming the mind, and beautifying the face; they can also resolve phlegm and regulate qi, benefit the stomach and harmonize the middle, detoxify, fight tumors, prevent cancer and fight cancer, and support acne.

18. Squid: Rich in calcium, phosphorus and iron, it is beneficial to bone development and hematopoiesis, and can effectively treat anemia. In addition to being rich in protein and amino acids needed by the human body, squid also contains a large amount of taurine, which can inhibit the cholesterol content in the blood, relieve fatigue, restore vision, and improve liver function. The polypeptides and selenium it contains have antiviral and anti-radiation effects. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that squid has the function of nourishing yin and stomach, replenishing deficiency and moisturizing the skin.

19. Fragrant tofu grains: Rich in protein, tofu protein is a complete protein. It not only contains the eight essential amino acids for the human body, but also in a proportion close to that required by the human body, and has a high nutritional value. Tofu contains phytoestrogens, which can protect vascular endothelial cells from oxidative damage. Regular consumption can reduce damage to the vascular system and prevent osteoporosis, breast cancer and prostate cancer. It is the patron saint of menopausal women. Rich soy lecithin is beneficial to the development and growth of nerves, blood vessels and brain. Soy protein can just lower blood lipids, protect blood vessel cells and prevent cardiovascular diseases. In addition, tofu is also very beneficial for post-illness care, weight loss and delicate skin.

Now that I have introduced the recipe of tofu, mushroom and dried squid porridge, you should have mastered it. Then, you can go to the kitchen now and prepare this dish carefully for your family, children and yourself. It is a special kind of "thought".