Jiangnan cuisine: red amaranth in soup, an unforgettable taste

As a foodie, I certainly can’t miss out on any edible food. Today, I bring you a cheap, delicious and nutritious soup - red cabbage in soup!

The efficacy of red amaranth

Red amaranth can replenish qi, clear away heat, improve eyesight, promote abortion, and benefit the intestines. It can also promote the growth of teeth and bones, maintain normal myocardial activity, and prevent muscle spasms. It also has the functions of promoting blood coagulation, increasing hemoglobin content, improving oxygen carrying capacity, and promoting hematopoiesis. It can also reduce weight, cleanse the body, promote detoxification, and prevent constipation. The Dragon Boat Festival is the time when amaranth is on the market. At this time, amaranth is tender and cheap. You may want to try this amaranth soup. It is a dish that both the elderly and children in the family will like. Pregnant women should avoid eating it.

How to make red amaranth soup

-Material-

Red amaranth: a handful

Lean meat: appropriate amount

Preserved egg: one

Garlic: appropriate amount

Seasoning:

Salt, soy sauce: appropriate amount

-Steps-

1. Wash and pick the amaranth, chop the lean meat into minced meat, add a little sesame oil and salt, mix well, cut the preserved egg into small cubes and set aside.

2 Heat the pan, sauté the minced garlic, add the lean meat and stir-fry, then pour in two bowls of water and bring to a boil.

3 Pour in the preserved eggs and continue cooking for two minutes, then add salt and soy sauce to taste.

4 Add in amaranth and cook until done.

Warm Tips:

The root of the amaranth is edible, but most people throw it away because it is too old. In fact, just peel off the old root and it will be edible. My children don't like to eat green vegetables, but they like this red amaranth soup very much. It doesn't need any broth or thick soup. It is a very delicious dish.