The efficacy and function of chives

We all know that when leeks grow to a certain extent, they will grow into platforms, and then some leek flowers will grow. In fact, leek flowers are leek seeds. The mature seeds can be used for planting in the second year. Not only that, leek flowers also have certain medicinal value. They have a laxative effect and can protect the eyes. The following editor will give you a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of leeks.

The efficacy and function of chive flowers

Chive flowers are clusters of white flowers that grow on the white part of chives in autumn. They can be picked for only a short week each year. Once that time is up, the chive flowers will produce seeds and the white part of chives will become old and inedible. Many people are not clear about the effects and functions of chive flowers. Today we will give you a brief introduction.

Chive flowers are rich in nutritional value. They are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals calcium, phosphorus, iron, provitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C and dietary fiber. They can be eaten by the general population, especially for patients with night blindness and dry eyes. What are the specific effects and functions of leek flowers? Nutritionists have summarized the following points.

1. Can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements: Chive flowers contain a large amount of vitamins and crude fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, prevent or treat constipation, and prevent colon cancer. Suitable for people with rough skin or constipation.

2. Protect your eyes: Chive flowers contain a large amount of provitamin A, which can maintain the normal effectiveness of rhodopsin (rhodopsin is the most basic substance for the eyes to produce vision, which can enhance the sensitivity to darkness and weak light) and help prevent night blindness.

3. Benefit the liver and strengthen the stomach: Chive flowers contain special ingredients such as volatile essential oils and sulfides, which can emit a unique spicy aroma, which helps to regulate liver qi, increase appetite, and enhance digestive function;

4. Nourishing the kidney and warming the yang: Chive flowers are warm in nature and spicy in taste. They have the effect of nourishing the kidney and raising the yang. They can be used medically to treat impotence, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation and other diseases.

How to cook chives

Everyone knows how to cook leeks, but not many people know how to cook chive flowers. After all, the sales period of chive flowers in the market is relatively short each year, and not everyone can taste them in time. There are not many ways to cook chives. Most people prefer to stir-fry them or pickle them as a condiment.

Stir-fried pork with chives

Ingredients: chives, pork, chili pepper, starch, cooking wine, chicken essence, ginger

practice:

1. Wash and cut chives into sections, cut ginger and chili into shreds and set aside;

2. Cut the pork into strips, mix with salt, cooking wine and a little starch; put a little oil in the pot, heat it, put the strips of pork in and stir-fry until cooked, then scoop out;

3. Add a small amount of oil to the pot again, heat it, add shredded ginger and chili peppers and stir-fry until fragrant;

4. Add chives, season with salt and stir well;

5. Add the fried shredded pork, stir evenly, add a little chicken essence, and serve.

Chive flower sauce

Ingredients: chives, ginger, salt

practice:

1. Wash the chives, remove the old stems, and spread them out in a ventilated place to dry;

2. Put the dried chives into a glass or earthenware container, sprinkle with fine salt and marinate for 30 minutes until the chives become soft;

3. Put the pickled chives and ginger slices into the medicine pounding container and mash them into a paste;

4. Pour the mashed chive sauce into a clean container, seal it and let it ferment. It usually takes 2-3 days to ferment.