How to make dried lettuce?

Lettuce is a common food in daily life, while Gongcai is a local specialty. With the continuous development of real society, Gongcai has become common in various regions. Lettuce and Gongcai are two different dishes. Lettuce has a crisp taste, while Gongcai is also called dried moss, which is similar to lettuce. However, they are two different dishes and the taste is different.

How to make dried lettuce?

Gongcai and lettuce are two different things! Gongcai is made from dried moss, which is a species from the same family as lettuce. The stems of lettuce are short and thick (stem length 20-30 cm), while the stems of moss are long and thin (70-110 cm). Moss stems are divided into two categories: purple stems and green stems. Purple stems have less water and lower yields. After drying, they are slightly darker green and have less salt frost. Green stems have more water and higher yields. After drying, they are bright green, have more salt frost, and have high sugar content, making them a superior variety.

Lettuce recipe

Sauce lettuce

3000 grams of plump and tender lettuce, 50 grams of salt, and 150 grams of bean paste.

1. Peel the lettuce and wash it; put it in a clean small jar and pickle it with salt quickly and evenly, and place it in the sun to dry;

2. Spread the bean paste on the lettuce and put it back into the small jar. The sauce can be eaten after 3-4 days of preparation.

1. Spread the bean paste on the lettuce evenly to avoid inconsistent flavors;

2. If you are making a large amount of sauce, you can pick out the bean curd residue, dry it, and store it in a jar. It will not go bad for a long time. This dish is delicious and has a strong sauce flavor

The benefits of lettuce

1. Open up the meridians, clear the stagnation and relieve gas. Lettuce tastes fresh and slightly bitter, which can stimulate the secretion of digestive enzymes and increase appetite. Its milky serum can enhance the secretion of gastric juice, digestive glands and bile, thereby promoting the functions of various digestive organs. It is especially beneficial for patients with weakened digestive function, reduced acidity in the digestive tract and constipation.

2. Diuretic and lactogenic. Lettuce contains 27 times the potassium content of sodium, which is beneficial to the body's water and electrolyte balance and promotes urination and milk secretion. It has certain therapeutic effects on patients with hypertension, edema and heart disease.

3. Strengthen the body and prevent and fight cancer. Lettuce contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, which have the function of regulating the nervous system. The organic substances it contains are rich in iron that can be absorbed by the human body, which is very beneficial for patients with iron deficiency anemia. The hot water extract of lettuce has a high inhibition rate on certain cancer cells, so it can also be used to prevent and fight cancer.

4. Relax the intestines and promote bowel movements. Lettuce contains a large amount of plant fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, clear the digestive tract, help defecation, and can be used to treat various constipation.

5. Lettuce contains an aromatic hydrocarbon hydroxylated lipid, which has a preventive effect on liver cancer and stomach cancer. It can also alleviate the side effects of radiotherapy or chemotherapy in cancer patients. It is an anti-cancer vegetable.

6. Children who eat lettuce regularly will benefit from its growth and development. Lettuce is rich in phosphorus, calcium and other elements, which are very beneficial for promoting normal bone development, preventing rickets and helping normal tooth growth.

7. Patients with neurosis, hypertension, arrhythmia, and insomnia can often eat fresh lettuce, which has a certain therapeutic effect. It can be beneficial to vascular tension, improve myocardial contractility, and enhance diuresis.