At the end of August, in the last 10 days, those who don’t understand the rules will suffer. The whole family should eat these 4 types of food to stay healthy and avoid getting sick.
Finally, there is hope. We are about to enter the end of summer, with 10 more hot days before officially transitioning into autumn. Even during the end of summer, one should not let their guard down. On the contrary, during this time, attention to nourishing the body is even more crucial to smoothly pass through the hottest days of the year and safely enter fall.
During the last 10 days, those who don’t follow the rules will suffer. During this time, it’s crucial not to seek coolness excessively or consume random, overly spicy, or greasy foods. It’s recommended for the entire family to eat these 4 types of food, take care of their bodies, stay healthy, and have a comfortable year. Let’s take a look at them:
1. Chinese yam
Remember to eat Chinese yam frequently during the end of summer. Chinese yam has excellent nourishing effects, such as tonifying the spleen and stomach, nourishing the kidneys and Qi, enhancing immunity, and improving overall body quality, which helps to transition smoothly into autumn.
【Stir-Fried Chinese Yam with Black Fungus】
Ingredients: Black fungus, Chinese yam, green pepper, chopped scallion, salt, chicken powder, vegetable oil
After soaking the black fungus and washing the Chinese yam, peel and slice the yam, cut the green pepper and scallion, and set aside. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the scallion until fragrant, then add the yam and black fungus, stir-fry until slightly cooked, add the green pepper, salt, and chicken powder for seasoning, stir well and serve.
2. Autumn pear
As pears are now in abundance, autumn pear is one of the fruits you should eat during the end of summer. With the current dry and hot weather, eating autumn pear can help moisten the throat, lungs, hydrate the body, and clear heat. Don’t miss out on this for the whole family.
3. Lotus root
Lotus root is a must-eat during autumn. Eating lotus root during the end of summer helps moisturize, nourish, and clear heat, improving overall body quality.
【Stir-Fried Lotus Root Slices】
Ingredients: Lotus root, small chili, ginger, garlic, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, chicken powder
Peel the lotus root and slice it, chop the small chili, ginger, and garlic. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the ginger, garlic, then add the lotus root slices, stir-fry until slightly cooked, season with light soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and chicken powder, add the small chili, stir well and serve.
4. Duck meat
As we are still in the hottest part of the summer, it’s recommended not to eat overly nourishing foods. If you’re going to eat meat, duck meat is recommended for its cooling properties and nourishing effects without causing internal heat.
【Duck Braised in Beer】
Ingredients: Duck meat, chopped scallion, ginger, garlic, star anise, dried chili, salt, sugar, chicken powder, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, beer
1. Cut the duck meat into small pieces, soak in water for an hour, wash the blood thoroughly, blanch in boiling water, then set aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the duck meat until it changes color, then add the scallion, ginger, garlic, star anise, and dried chili, stir-fry until fragrant. Add sugar, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine for seasoning, pour in beer to cover the duck meat, bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for about 40 minutes. Finally, season with salt, chicken powder, cook to reduce the sauce, and serve.
