In modern life, great attention is paid to the issue of healthy eating. I don’t know if you have heard of “fiber” being good for the body, but do you actually know what fiber is and what its role is? Fiber is a substance found in almost all plants, as the human body lacks the means to digest fiber, it cannot be absorbed. However, fiber replaces a portion of the nutritional components in food, reducing the overall food intake. Dietary fiber promotes the secretion of saliva and digestive fluids, acts as a filler in the stomach, and swells when absorbing water to create a sense of fullness and suppress appetite. Dietary fiber binds with some fatty acids, preventing their absorption in the digestive tract, thus reducing the absorption rate of fat. The food introduced today is the vegetable with the highest fiber content, which is edamame.
Sauteed Edamame with Water Bamboo Shoots
Ingredients:
3 water bamboo shoots, edamame, half red pepper, salt, a little chicken bouillon, a teaspoon of sugar
Cooking Steps:
1. Prepare edamame, water bamboo shoots, red pepper
2. Boil the edamame in cold water for about 10 minutes
3. Peel the outer skin of the water bamboo shoots, remove the tough ends, and cut them into slanted strips; remove the stem and seeds of the red pepper, and cut into shreds
4. Wash and remove the floating husks of the boiled edamame for later use
5. Heat oil in a wok until 60% hot, stir-fry the water bamboo shoots for about two minutes until they have a brown color
6. Add edamame, red pepper, a teaspoon of salt, a little sugar, and chicken bouillon to taste, stir-fry until well combined
Cooking Tips:
1. When selecting edamame, choose those that are plump as they contain more meat. Avoid flat edamame as they usually lack meat.
