Homemade recipe: How to cook delicious and crispy amaranth stems

I believe everyone knows agarwood. Agarwood is a common vegetable on the table in summer, and many people like to eat it. In fact, agarwood is not only a vegetable that can be used for cooking, agarwood stems are also a rare delicacy. So, how to make a delicious and crisp agarwood stem dish?

Pickled Amaranth Stems

It is made by pickling the stems of old amaranth. The "mold amaranth stems" are bright in color, green as jade, fragrant, crispy and tender, delicious and tasty, help digestion, increase appetite, and are best eaten with rice.

Production steps

1. For old amaranth, remove the leaves and leave the stems.

2. Wash and cut into sections.

3. Soak the cut vegetable stems in water for a whole day.

4. Wait until bubbles appear in the water and the stems crack, then drain out the water.

5. Drain the stems and mix them evenly with a proper amount of salt. Seal them in a container for two to three days until white foam appears in the stems.

6. Pick out the moldy vegetable stems, put them on a plate, add appropriate amount of sesame oil, and steam them until cooked.

Note: 1. No need to add salt when steaming. 2. Do not eat too much pickled food.

Detailed steps for making crispy amaranth stems

1. Wash the stems of amaranth and cut them into sections for later use;

2. Cut the crispy skin into small pieces and rinse with water.

3. Put oil in the pot, add a few dried red peppers if you like spicy food, add the amaranth stems and stir-fry until they change color, then add the crispy skin;

4. Add salt and chicken essence before serving

Tips for making crispy amaranth stems: Amaranth is rich in calcium that is easily absorbed by the human body, which can promote the growth of teeth and bones, maintain normal myocardial activity, and prevent muscle spasms (cramps). It is rich in iron, calcium, and vitamin K, and has the functions of promoting blood coagulation, increasing hemoglobin content and oxygen carrying capacity, and promoting hematopoiesis. Amaranth is also the protagonist on the weight loss table. Eating it regularly can reduce weight, promote detoxification, and prevent constipation.