Entering ChinaIn the farmland, what I miss the most is those colorful wild vegetables, maybe you think the eggplant is more beautiful, maybe you think the chives are the delicacy of the world, but I have a special emotion for these wild vegetables. When I was a child, I always went with my grandmother to collect wild vegetables, and the experience of working in the fields gave me a deep affection for wild vegetables, and I thought that maybe the simpler the food, the more it could touch people’s hearts.
As I grew older, I gradually learned more about the types of wild vegetables and tried to bring them into my recipes, such as amaranth, bracken, camellia, rice moss, mint, purslane, etc., which I often ate when I was in the countryside. One of the things that amazed me the most was the shiso.
Perilla is a common wild vegetable, not only delicious, but also nutritious, rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and other ingredients, has a good health care effect on the body, especially in spring, perilla grows quickly, the leaves are thick, bright colors, very suitable for home consumption.
However, perilla is not only a delicious wild vegetable, it is also widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and has rich medicinal properties, in traditional Chinese medicine, perilla is believed to have the effects of dissolving cold, regulating qi and invigorating blood and removing stasis, and is usually used to treat symptoms such as colds, coughs, vomiting, abdominal pain, etc.
Chapter 1: The medicinal value of perilla, eating more in winter can reduce colds and coughs
01. Perilla is delicious and has medicinal properties at the same time
Perilla is rich in nutritional value, which contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, iron, etc., which can help improve immunity and prevent colds and coughs.
At the same time, perilla also helps digestion, promotes blood circulation, relieves fatigue and other effects, making it ideal for winter consumption.
02. The cooking method of shiso is recommended to be made into cakes
In the countryside, there are many ways to cook perilla, which can be used to make soup, stir-fry, porridge, etc., but I recommend you to try to make cakes, which taste very good, so I will share the recipe of perilla cakes.
Chapter 2: The simple way to pan-fry perilla cakes makes the whole family love to eat them
Step (1): Fill with perilla leaves for more flavor
Ingredients: Prepare some perilla leaves, flour, water, salt, oil and other ingredients, the amount of perilla leaves can be adjusted according to personal taste and needs, generally speaking, 2-3 cups of perilla leaves each time is enough.
The taste of perilla is relatively strong, if you don’t like the taste too strong, you can reduce the amount of perilla appropriately, In addition, when boiling perilla leaves, you can add some sugar or salt to flavor according to personal taste to increase the flavor.
Step (2): Mix the dough with the dough
Mix the flour, salt and water to knead into a smooth dough, then wrap the prepared basil leaves in the dough and roll out the dough into a pancake with a rolling pin, remembering to pan the pancakes over medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides.
When boiling perilla leaves, you can add some table salt to add flavor or some sugar to neutralize the bitterness and astringency of the perilla, which can add flavor to the perilla cake and make it more delicious and tasty.
Step (3): Pancakes
Pour a small amount of oil into the pan, heat it, add the perilla cake, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
Generally speaking, pancakes take 3-5 minutes, depending on the performance of the pan and the size of the fire, remember to use kitchen paper towels to absorb excess oil after frying to keep it healthy.
Chapter 3: Share more shiso recipes to make you fall in love with shiso
01. In addition to cakes, you can also make perilla soup or perilla soaked in water
Pan-fried perilla cake is very simple and suitable for family making, and the nutritional value of perilla is also very high, suitable for the whole family, If you want to try some new recipes or want to know more about how to make perilla, please continue to follow my article!
The preparation of perilla soup is very simple, you only need to wash the perilla leaves, blanch them, add the right amount of salt and seasonings, and finally add the right amount of water to boil.
02. Tell you the correct way to store perilla
Perilla leaves can be kept in the refrigerator or dried. Sun-dried perilla leaves can be stored in plastic bags or airtight jars to preserve their nutrients and aroma. If you like tea or soup, you can also add perilla leaves to it to increase its aroma and flavor.
In fact, perilla is not only a wild vegetable, but also a traditional Chinese medicine with a variety of medicinal functions. Its delicate flavor and rich nutritional value make it an indispensable part of the family. If you haven’t tried the deliciousness and nutrition of shiso yet, make a few more dishes in the winter so the whole family can enjoy its benefits.
Many traditional ingredients from the countryside are overlooked, but they play an important role in the winter diet, which really enhances our nutritional value. People should re-recognize and value these ingredients, try to use them more in their daily diets, and explore their wider application in family diets, perhaps more recipes can be developed, so that more people can understand and enjoy the deliciousness and nutritional value of these traditional ingredients.
