Introduction: In the fast-paced modern life, “lower back pain” seems to be a hidden difficulty for many people, especially as they age and their kidney qi weakens, leading to increasing discomfort in the lower back. Traditional Chinese medicine says, “The kidneys are the foundation of innate essence, and the lower back is the residence of the kidneys.” Therefore, strengthening the kidneys and maintaining a robust lower back has become a key focus of many people’s daily health regimen.
Among many ingredients, pig kidneys, with their unique nourishing effects, have become an excellent choice for tonifying the kidneys, benefiting Qi, and alleviating lower back pain.
Nourishing Value of Pig Kidneys
Pig kidneys, also known as pork kidneys, have a neutral nature with a sweet and salty flavor, belonging to the kidney meridian. They are rich in protein, fats, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and various vitamins, possessing the functions of tonifying the kidneys and essence, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, and strengthening the lower back for a healthy body. Consuming pig kidneys in moderation in summer not only supplements the body with necessary nutrients but also effectively alleviates symptoms such as weak knees and waist, dizziness, and tinnitus caused by insufficient kidney qi, keeping one agile and energized.
– Stir-Fried Pig Kidneys –
Ingredients:
2 fresh pig kidneys, half each of green and red bell peppers, sliced, half an onion, shredded, some ginger and garlic slices, sliced, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, black pepper, starch, sesame oil, and cooking oil.
Detailed Steps:
1. Prepare the pig kidneys: Wash the pig kidneys, cut them open from the middle, remove the white membranes and odor, and cut them into herringbone shapes (known as waist flower). Soak them in water with a little cooking wine for 10 minutes to remove any fishy odor.
2. Marinate the waist flower: Remove the soaked waist flower, pat dry with kitchen paper towels, add some salt, black pepper, cooking wine, light soy sauce, starch, mix well, and marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Stir-fry the ingredients: Pour some cooking oil into a pan, heat it, sauté the ginger and garlic slices until fragrant, then add the green and red pepper slices and onion shreds, stir-fry quickly until partially cooked, then set aside.
4. Stir-fry the waist flower: Leave some oil in the pan, heat it, add the marinated waist flower, stir-fry quickly until the color changes, about half a minute. Be cautious to stir-fry on high heat quickly to prevent the flower from toughening.
5. Season and serve: Pour back the previously stir-fried ingredients, add a little dark soy sauce, stir-fry quickly until evenly mixed, finally drizzle some sesame oil for fragrance, then serve on a plate.
– Pig Kidney Soup –
Ingredients:
1 fresh pig kidney, 10g Eucommia bark (or a suitable amount of wolfberry, depending on personal constitution), a few slices of ginger, salt, water.
Detailed Steps:
1. Prepare the pig kidneys: Same as the stir-fried waist flower steps, wash the pork kidneys, remove any odor, cut them into thin slices or strips for later use.
2. Stew the soup base: Wash the Eucommia bark (or wolfberry) and ginger slices, place them in a clay pot, add enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes to fully release the effective components of the herbs.
3. Add the pig kidneys: After the soup base is stewed, gently place the sliced pig kidneys into the clay pot, continue to simmer over low heat for 5-8 minutes until the pig kidneys are thoroughly cooked but not tough.
4. Season and serve: Season with salt according to taste, gently stir until evenly mixed, then turn off the heat. Ensure the soup remains clear and tasty, avoid over-seasoning.
These two home-cooked dishes featuring pig kidneys are not only delicious but also rich in nutrition and health benefits. This summer, give your body some care by nourishing the kidney qi with pig kidneys, making your back and legs more agile, and staying away from the trouble of lower back pain.
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