“Eat a melon in August, no need for Chinese medicine treatment!” Constantly eating this melon after the Beginning of Autumn detoxifies, moistens the lungs, and aids in bowel movements.
In the hot month of August, there is a type of melon that becomes a favorite on the dining table. It not only has a sweet taste but also rich nutritional value and medicinal benefits, and that is the luffa. There is a saying among the people that “eat a melon in August, no need for Chinese medicine treatment,” and after the Beginning of Autumn, regularly eating luffa can help us detoxify, moisten the lungs, moisturize the intestines, and promote bowel movements, making the body healthier. Today, let’s share some delicious ways to prepare luffa so that while you enjoy the food, you can also reap health benefits.
1. Stir-Fried Luffa
Stir-frying luffa is the simplest and best way to preserve the authentic taste of luffa.
Ingredients: 2 luffas, 2 cloves of garlic, salt, a little soy sauce, cooking oil
Instructions:
1. Peel and wash the luffa, then cut into slices. Finely chop the garlic.
2. Heat some cooking oil in a pan, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the luffa slices and stir fry evenly.
4. Stir-fry until the luffa softens, then season with salt and a little soy sauce. Continue to stir fry evenly.
5. Transfer to a plate, and a refreshing and tasty stir-fried luffa is ready.
2. Luffa Egg Soup
Luffa egg soup is a nutritious and delicious soup.
Ingredients: 1 luffa, 1 egg, some spring onions, salt, chicken stock powder, cooking oil
Instructions:
1. Peel and cut the luffa into small pieces. Beat the egg in a bowl and set aside. Finely chop the spring onions.
2. Heat some cooking oil in a pot, pour in the beaten egg, fry until set, then remove and set aside.
3. Leave some oil in the pot, sauté the spring onions until fragrant, add the luffa pieces, and stir fry.
4. Add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Once the water is boiling, add the fried egg, and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
6. Season with salt and chicken stock powder, mix well.
7. Before serving, garnish with spring onions, and a delicious luffa egg soup is ready.
3. Steamed Luffa with Garlic
Steamed luffa with garlic is a dish with rich garlic flavor and tender texture.
Ingredients: 1 luffa, garlic, red chili, steamed fish soy sauce, cooking oil
Instructions:
1. Peel and wash the luffa, cut into small sections, and arrange in a dish.
2. Finely chop the garlic and red chili.
3. Heat some cooking oil in a pan, sauté the garlic and red chili until fragrant.
4. Add the steamed fish soy sauce, stir well to make a garlic sauce.
5. Evenly spread the garlic sauce on the luffa pieces.
6. Boil water in a steamer, place the luffa dish, steam over high heat for 5-8 minutes.
7. Once steamed, drizzle with a little hot oil, and a fragrant steamed luffa with garlic is ready to serve.
4. Luffa Meatball Soup
Luffa meatball soup is a balanced and nutritious soup.
Ingredients: 1 luffa, minced pork, chopped spring onion and ginger, salt, cooking wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, egg, pepper, chicken stock powder, cooking oil
Instructions:
1. Mix minced pork with chopped spring onion, ginger, salt, cooking wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, and egg to make meatballs.
2. Peel and wash the luffa, then cut into small pieces.
3. Heat some cooking oil in a pot, add the luffa pieces and stir fry evenly.
4. Add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Drop the meatballs individually into the pot and cook until they float.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and chicken stock powder, continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
7. Before serving, sprinkle with spring onions, and a delicious luffa meatball soup is ready.
Luffa is not only delicious but also has various health benefits. It is rich in vitamin C, B vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and other nutrients, which can clear heat, detoxify, moisten the lungs, relieve coughs, promote blood circulation, and have beauty-enhancing effects. After the Beginning of Autumn, why not eat more luffa to supplement your body with nutrients and enhance immunity. Try these luffa recipes quickly, and enjoy a healthy and joyful eating time with your family in this season!
