In summer, the temperature is high, the humidity is high, and the body is prone to sweat a lot, resulting in high energy consumption and easy loss of potassium in the body, leading to symptoms such as muscle spasms, fatigue, and tiredness. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that in summer health preservation, special attention should be paid to supplementing potassium because potassium is an important element for maintaining the body’s electrolyte balance and nerve-muscle function. As the health proverb goes: “In summer, supplement potassium, and the body won’t lack.” Supplementing potassium appropriately in summer can effectively alleviate these discomforts, enhance physical strength, and improve overall health.
Edamame, or green soybeans, is a high-potassium vegetable. Edamame not only contains rich potassium elements but also rich in protein, fiber, B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and other nutrients. Regular consumption of edamame can not only supplement potassium but also boost immunity, promote bowel movement, aid digestion, and prevent constipation.
1. Potassium supplementation: Edamame is rich in potassium, which helps regulate internal electrolyte balance, preventing muscle spasms and fatigue.
2. High protein content: Edamame is an excellent source of plant-based high-quality protein, providing essential amino acids for the body to repair and grow muscles.
3. Dietary fiber: Edamame contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which promotes intestinal motility and prevents constipation.
4. Vitamins and minerals: Edamame is rich in various vitamins and minerals, enhancing immunity and protecting heart health.
Here is a simple and delicious recipe for Edamame Stir-Fried with Carrots and Zucchini. It not only replenishes potassium but also provides other essential nutrients, helping you stay healthy and energetic in the hot summer.
Recipe recommendation: Edamame Stir-Fried with Carrots and Zucchini
Ingredients: 200g edamame, 1 carrot, 2 zucchinis, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 slice of ginger, salt to taste, a little chicken essence, suitable amount of starch, suitable amount of cooking oil.
Instructions:
1. Prepare the ingredients: Wash and shell the edamame, extract the edamame beans, blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, remove and drain, peel the carrot and slice thinly, peel the zucchinis and cut into chunks, finely chop the garlic and ginger, mix an appropriate amount of starch with water in a bowl to make a slurry.
2. Stir-fry: Heat the pan, add a suitable amount of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add minced garlic and ginger, stir-fry until fragrant, add carrots and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the carrots soften.
3. Season: Add edamame, continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add zucchinis, stir-fry quickly, season with salt and chicken essence, pour in the starch slurry, stir-fry until the zucchini slices are soft, and then serve.
This Edamame Stir-Fried with Carrots and Zucchini dish is brightly colored and refreshing in taste, making it a perfect home-cooked dish for summer consumption. The tender edamame, sweet and crispy carrot, and smooth zucchini complement each other, rich in nutrients and unique in flavor. Especially, the potassium element in edamame can help replenish the lost potassium due to sweating, alleviate summer fatigue, and boost energy.
Cooking tips:
1. Blanching technique: Blanch the edamame for a short time, about 2 minutes, to remove any fishy taste while maintaining its freshness and tenderness.
2. Cutting technique: Thinly and evenly slice the carrots, cut the zucchinis into uniform chunks so that they heat evenly during cooking for a better texture.
3. Control the heat: Zucchini cooks quickly, add it last, stir-fry quickly to maintain its crisp and tender texture, do not overcook.
In the hot summer, eating more high-potassium vegetables like edamame can not only replenish lost potassium due to sweating but also provide rich nutrients, helping us stay energized and active. Try this simple and tasty Edamame Stir-Fried with Carrots and Zucchini, allowing you to eat healthily and deliciously even in the scorching summer!
