During the hot three dog days, the saying “not detoxifying during the three dog days will block the body for a year” reminds us to pay attention to our health. The dog days are humid, and eating “natural dampness-expelling dishes” regularly is like opening a green detoxification and dampness-expelling channel for the body, making us feel light and full of energy.
Here are some simple and easy-to-make dampness-expelling recipes for the dog days:
1. Red Bean and Coix Seed Porridge
– Soak the red beans and coix seeds in water for 4 to 6 hours. Put the soaked red beans, coix seeds, and rice in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water.
– Boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until the porridge is soft and cooked. Add rock sugar according to personal taste.
2. Winter Melon and Kelp Soup
– Peel and cut the winter melon into pieces, soak and wash the kelp and cut it into small pieces. Heat oil in a pot, stir-fry the winter melon chunks after sautéing the spring onion and ginger.
– Add the kelp pieces, add an appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer until the winter melon is cooked through. Season with salt and chicken essence.
3. Chinese Yam and Job’s Tears Congee
– Peel and chop the Chinese yam into small pieces, wash the Job’s tears.
– Wash the rice and put it in a pot with the Chinese yam and Job’s tears, add water. Cook until the congee is thick.
4. Corn Silk Soup
– Wash the corn silk. Put it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 15 – 20 minutes.
– Remove the corn silk after cooking, and drink the soup.
5. Lotus Leaf Congee
– Wash and chop the lotus leaf, put it in a pot with water, cook for 15 minutes, then remove the lotus leaf.
– Add rice to make congee.
6. Crucian Carp and Tofu Soup
– Clean the crucian carp, marinate with salt and cooking wine for 15 minutes. Cut the tofu into pieces, slice the spring onion and ginger.
– Heat oil in a pot, fry the crucian carp until both sides are golden brown, then add the spring onion and ginger. Add an appropriate amount of water, add the tofu, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer until the soup turns white, season with salt.
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