“At the beginning of autumn and end of heat, there are occasional spells of autumn rain, with plenty of rain in the three autumns.” After several days of autumn rain, the weather has become much cooler. The heat of summer is gone, and autumn gives a more comfortable feeling. In summer, with the high temperatures, many people enjoy various fruits, especially when they are refrigerated.
So, what should we eat in the autumn?
Peanuts are undoubtedly a must-have food for many people during barbecues in the summer. With the arrival of autumn, the new peanuts have matured, so we can consume more peanuts.
Peanuts, also known as the “longevity fruit,” grow in many places in our country. Peanuts are usually sown in the spring and harvested in autumn. At this time, many farmers start digging peanuts.
Grown in the soil, peanuts have minimal pesticide hazards, high nutritional value, and are even included in many traditional Chinese medicines. Peanuts are rich in protein, fats, vitamins, as well as nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, and iron, containing substances like choline, carotene, and dietary fiber.
Peanuts can improve brain health, fight aging, and promote children’s bone development. Due to the high calcium content in peanuts, they can promote bone development in young people.
Peanuts can also moisturize the skin and lower cholesterol.
Most importantly, peanuts can prevent tumors. Peanuts contain resveratrol, which is not only a natural chemical preventive agent for tumor diseases but also can prevent and treat atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.
Since peanuts have so much nutritional value, how should we consume them in our daily lives?
One: Vinegar Peanuts
1. Mix oyster sauce, aged vinegar, and sugar into a sauce. Heat a pan, pour the sauce, add peanuts, fry them until they turn golden red, then remove and set aside.
2. Place the peanuts on a plate and pour the sauce over them.
3. Add diced green and red peppers, spring onions, and carrots to the peanuts.
Two: Braised Peanuts
1. Wash the peanuts, soak them in water for an hour, then remove.
2. Wash and slice ginger.
4. Add water, cassia bark, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, fragrant leaves, sugar, salt, light and dark soy sauce to a pot, cook for 20 minutes.
5. Boil the soaked peanuts in the braising liquid over high heat, then simmer for 1 hour.
Three: Salt and Pepper Peanuts
In a pan, heat oil and add the prepared peanuts. Stir-fry over low heat until they change color, then continue to fry for another 2 minutes. Remove, plate, and sprinkle with salt and pepper, mix well.
After reading the above introduction about peanuts, you must have felt the nutritional value of peanuts. Eating more peanuts in the autumn is a good choice.
