Chestnut and cabbage soup to nourish the kidneys

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　　Chestnut-roasted cabbage is a specialty dish in eastern Henan, and its variation, chestnut and cabbage soup, is unknown where it originated, but probably wherever chestnuts and cabbage are available, people will cook it this way. Chestnuts are known as the "kidney fruit" and have the functions of nourishing the stomach, strengthening the spleen, tonifying the kidneys, strengthening muscles, and activating blood circulation. In winter, when the focus of health care is tonifying the kidneys, they are a good tonic. Today we are going to try this sweet chestnut and cabbage soup.

　　Seasoning for 3~4 people: Oil: 1 tablespoon sesame oil: a pinch of salt: appropriate amount

　　practice:

　　1. Blanch the chestnuts in hot water, rub the skin off while they are still hot, and cut each chestnut in half.；

　　2. Wash and select Chinese cabbage and cut into long strips； Wash Jinhua ham and cut into strips ；

　　3. Clean the mushrooms blister Hair, wash and cut into strips；

　　4. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, stir-fry ginger slices until fragrant, add water, chestnuts and shiitake mushrooms, cook until almost cooked；

　　5. Add Chinese cabbage and ham, cook until cooked, season with salt and a little sesame oil and serve.

　　Efficacy: Tonify the kidneys and strengthen the waist, clear the lungs and heat, diuretic, nourish the spleen and stomach.

　　chestnut

　　Winter is here, and it’s time to eat chestnuts. Many chestnut shops popping up on the streets selling freshly roasted chestnuts. Indeed, it is a great pleasure to hold a paper bag of warm chestnuts in the cold wind and taste the sweet and glutinous taste. Moreover, chestnuts contain a lot of starch and are rich in protein, fat, and vitamins. It is sweet and warm in nature, can thicken the gastrointestinal tract, and nourish kidney qi. It has the effects of nourishing the stomach, strengthening the spleen, tonifying the kidneys, strengthening muscles, activating blood circulation, and reducing swelling. There is a saying that "winter chestnuts compete with kidney treasures", which expresses the value of chestnuts.

　　Chestnuts can be used in dishes, such as cooking, stewing meat, and making soup. Braised cabbage with chestnuts is the flavor of eastern Henan.； Braised chicken with chestnuts is believed to be a delicacy found in many places. Chestnuts and chicken both have the effect of replenishing deficiency, strengthening the spleen, and harmonizing the stomach. The combination of the two complements each other and is very suitable for replenishing the body in winter. ； Chestnuts, Corn and Xishi Bones in Pot is a very authentic Cantonese-style soup, sweet and not greasy.

　　Westerners like to make chestnut cakes, but I bought a chestnut cake from a bakery here that was said to be very authentic. It was delicious, but I couldn't taste the chestnut flavor. I was a little bit at a loss because you had a predicted taste in your head, but you couldn't taste it, and you didn't have time to accept the new taste. Do you think it's weird or not. It is better to eat the local chestnut cake, which is more authentic.

　　Nice soup

　　Chestnuts and cabbage have more than enough sweetness but not enough umami, so Jinhua ham is added to increase the freshness and mellowness of the soup.