Midsummer, remember “eat 3 things, do 2 things” to safely pass the midsummer and smoothly transition to summer, keep in mind the old traditions!
As the saying goes, “hot during the three dog days,” with the passage of time, midsummer has arrived. Midsummer is the hottest period of the three dog days, and today is the second day of midsummer. The weather is hot and humid, making one sweat even without moving. With the development of the times, we now have air conditioning, and many people spend their days in air-conditioned rooms. At this time, we must remember our traditional dietary culture and eat seasonally!
In our dietary culture, there are many customs during the three dog days, such as “dumplings in the first dog days, noodles in the second dog days, and flatbread with eggs on the third dog days,” “chicken in the first dog days, duck in the second dog days,” and so on. The main purpose is to spend the hot summer healthily and safely. Midsummer is the hottest period of the three dog days, remember “eat 3 things, do 1 thing” to safely pass the midsummer and smoothly transition to summer, keep in mind the old traditions!
One: Eat duck
The old saying goes “chicken in the first dog days, duck in the second dog days.” Eating duck in the second dog days not only supplements nutrition but also clears heat. Don’t forget to eat at this time to strengthen your body and safely pass the summer!
[Recipe for Ginger Mother Duck]: Ingredients: half a duck, 100g of old ginger, 1 bottle of beer, scallion, soy sauce, a little salt, a little peanut oil.
1. Cut the half duck into small pieces, put it in a pot with cold water, add scallion, ginger, cooking wine, bring to a boil, blanch, then remove and fry in a pan with peanut oil and ginger slices until golden brown; add the duck pieces.
2. Stir-fry evenly, add Sichuan peppercorn, star anise, scallion, dark soy sauce, sugar, stir-fry, pour in 1 bottle of beer, bring to a boil, stew for 30 minutes over high heat, season with salt, and serve directly after thickening.
Two: Eat beans
As the saying goes, “eating beans in summer surpasses meat.” During midsummer, eating some legumes can supplement nutrition without causing heat, traditionally believed to be even better than eating meat!
[Recipe for Five-spice Edamame]: Ingredients: edamame, salt, Sichuan peppercorn, star anise.
1. When buying edamame, try to choose pods that are plump. Use scissors to cut off the tips of both ends, wash the edamame, and then cook them to make them cook quickly and taste better.
2. Put the edamame in a pot, add water, a small piece of Sichuan peppercorn and star anise, add salt, cover, bring to a boil, cook for another 5 minutes, turn off the heat, let it sit for 2 minutes, then uncover and serve.
Three: Eat bitter
As the saying goes, “eat bitterness in summer, eat sourness in autumn.” During midsummer, following the traditional belief and consuming some bitter ingredients is the best. It can clear heat and relieve summer heat, don’t forget to eat during the three dog days.
[Recipe for Cold Bitter Gourd]: Ingredients: 1 bitter gourd, half a head of garlic, 1 spoon of vinegar, a little salt, half a spoon of light soy sauce, a few drops of sesame oil.
1. Wash the bitter gourd, remove the seeds, and cut it into slightly thick slices. Bring water to a boil in a pot, blanch the bitter gourd, then remove and cool in cold water thoroughly, drain and place in a large bowl.
2. Crush the garlic, put it in a small bowl, add light soy sauce, vinegar, a little salt, mix well to make the sauce, pour it over the bitter gourd, mix well, and serve on a plate.
During the 20 days of midsummer, remember to do 2 things:
1. Clear heat and relieve summer heat: during the hottest period of midsummer, pay attention to preventing heatstroke and cooling down, such as drinking herbal tea, green bean soup, warm water, etc., to prevent heatstroke.
2. Prevent drowning: in the hottest summer period, there is always a saying about preventing drowning. Many people tend to go swimming in the wild at this time, which is unsafe, especially for children and teenagers. If you want to swim, go to proper swimming pools and other safe places to prevent drowning and safely pass the scorching summer.
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