During the dog days of summer, it is recommended for men to eat more of these 4 “soft gold” if money is not an issue, to have strong physical strength and vitality.
During the dog days of summer, the body undergoes a considerable amount of consumption, after all, the weather is extremely hot, leading to excessive sweating. Along with the loss of sweat, potassium elements, and various nutrients are lost as well. Our men at home are the pillar of the family; only by keeping them healthy can they earn more money.
Therefore, it is suggested that men, during this period of the dog days of summer, if money is not a concern, willing to spend a little, should eat more of these 4 “soft gold” options. They have extremely high nutritional value, much stronger than ordinary vegetables. Regular consumption leads to stronger physical strength, more vitality, better health, making work and life much easier.
1. Eel
Eel is a nutritious and nourishing delicacy that men generally enjoy. With excellent content of protein, calcium, dietary fiber, etc., regular consumption leads to increased vitality.
【Stir-fried Eel with Garlic】
Ingredients: Eel, green onion, ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, onion, star anise, dried chili, fish seasoning packet, cooking wine, cooking oil
1. Clean the eel, cut into sections, then use flour to wash off the surface slime, rinse with clean water. Prepare green onion, ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, onion, star anise, and dried chili.
2. Heat oil in a pan, stir fry the fish seasoning packet until fragrant, then add the ginger, garlic, onion, star anise, sauté until fragrant. Add an appropriate amount of boiling water, bring to a boil again, then add the eel to cook. Add cooking wine to remove any fishy smell, cook for about 5 minutes, transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with green onion, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili, pour hot oil, and it’s ready!
2. Oyster
In summer, oysters are at their prime, also known as “soft gold”. Eating more oysters gives you more strength and vitality, making everything you do much easier during the dog days of summer.
【Garlic Baked Oysters】
Ingredients: Oysters, garlic, small red chili, green onion, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, salt, white sugar
Separate the oyster shells from the meat, clean both, place the meat back into the shells. Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic and small red chili until fragrant, then add oyster sauce, light soy sauce, salt, and sugar to season. Once mixed, pour over the oyster meat spoon by spoon. Place in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes, garnish with green onion, and enjoy.
3. Chinese Yam
Chinese yam is good for invigorating the spleen and stomach, tonifying the kidneys and qi, and relieving summer heat. It is also a nourishing delicacy. Though seemingly an ordinary vegetable with an inexpensive price, it is beneficial to consume more.
【Sweet Red Bean and Chinese Yam Cake】
Ingredients: Chinese Yam 300g, Red Beans 40g, White Sugar 8g, Water 100g
1. Soak the red beans for over 3 hours, then peel and cut the Chinese yam into sections, steam for 15 minutes until soft. Boil the soaked red beans in water, simmer for 20 minutes.
2. After steaming the Chinese yam, mash it. In a pot, cook white sugar and water until thickened, then add the red beans, fry well. Mix the red beans into the Chinese yam paste, shape a small piece in a mold, and enjoy!
4. Crucian Carp
Eating more fish in the summer is also beneficial. Crucian carp is rich in nourishing and energetic effects. Men should consume more during the dog days of summer for increased physical strength and vitality.
【Soft-Boiled Egg and Radish Crucian Carp Soup】
Ingredients: Crucian carp, eggs, white radish, ginger slices, green onion, cooking wine, salt, white pepper
1. Clean the crucian carp, marinate in cooking wine for 15 minutes, shred the white radish, slice the ginger, chop the green onion, and prepare for cooking.
2. Heat a little oil in a pan, fry the egg until a soft-boiled egg, then remove. Fry the carp until golden brown on both sides, then add the ginger and sauté. Add plenty of boiled water, simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Add the soft-boiled egg and radish, continue to simmer for 20 minutes, season with salt and white pepper, and it’s ready to enjoy!
